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The Relief
Series is a
new generation of online multimedia programmes which have been developed to
provide support for people having to live with the stresses and strains
imposed by the way we live our lives now. The programmes provide information
and practical advice on stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Why have we not
simply focused on stress rather than additionally looking at anxiety,
depression and insomnia? Stress, of itself, is not an illness, but
over-exposure to it, or not being able to deal with pressure can lead to
anxiety and depression. These are real clinical problems. In fact, the
majority of days lost to stress related problems are actually due to time
off from anxiety or depression. In addition, insomnia is a common problem
which arises when people are under constant pressure, and also occurs
frequently with anxiety and depression.
The Relief Series was
developed using the expertise gained during the process of creating 'Beating the Blues' This is a
computerised cognitive behavioural programme which was developed in
conjunction with the Institute of Psychiatry.It combines sophisticated
multimedia technology with best practice psychotherapy for
anxiety and depression. The Relief
Series, uses much of the
content of Beating the Blues and combines
best clinical practice, as
defined by experts in the field, with the most up to date computer and
multimedia technologies.
Employers may be
concerned that raising the profile of problems such as stress anxiety and
depression may, in fact, result in an increased level of absence from
work. However because of legislative and regulatory pressures most
organisations are having to consider what they can do to make sure that
staff are mentally as well as physically fit, as well as managing sickness
absence.
Ultrasis
has designed The Relief Series
as a preventive tool to help the user tackle tension, worries, poor sleep,
and feeling down, before they become more serious and merit time off work.
Employees are taught that it is normal to feel tense, anxious, a bit down
or to sleep poorly. The programmes help users identify
and monitor any symptoms, and provide multimedia personal programmes to
help people prepare for and cope with stressful events. Practical written
advice, which can be printed, is also given.
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