Countel to soon launch beta version of "AnS Ans", a new app for moms and dads raising children to consult now. Recruiting "senior moms and dads" to serve as listeners

- The following is content from the press release -

A beta version of "AnS", a new application that allows moms and dads to consult with senior moms and dads and experts who have experienced similar problems, "right now" when they are worried, will be completed soon. We are now accepting applications from "senior moms and dads" who are willing to be listeners.

Countel Corporation (headquartered in Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Yukio Hosoya, CEO), a provider of online counseling services for moms and dads raising children, has developed a completely new application "AnS Ans" that overcomes the issues found through its existing business, and its testing will start soon. Toward this end, we are looking for "senior moms and dads" who are willing to consult with moms and dads around the world.

　Founded by a Keio University medical student who aspires to become a psychiatrist, Countel, Inc. offers two online counseling services for mothers and fathers struggling with childbirth and childcare,

Countel Babyhttps://www.countel.net/

2. "Countel Baby for Office https://www.countel.net/for-office

is currently offered.

Challenges seen from existing services and the process that led to the development of AnS

　This new service, "AnS Ans," will address the issues that have come to light in the course of our existing counseling business, and which are unique to childcare.A completely new childcare consultation app that solves the "difficulty of making reservations in advance.It is.

　In the course of operating "Countel Baby," we have received feedback from many mothers who would like to use the service, but find it difficult to make reservations in advance, especially when raising children whose schedules are unpredictable. When you are raising small children, they may suddenly start crying or become ill, and it is not always clear if the reserved time is really available.

　So, we will take your comments seriously and make a newAnS Ans," an app that allows you to talk to someone right then and there, without the need for a prior appointment.We have developed a beta version of the system. We expect the beta version to be completed "around the end of November of this year".

AnS Features

　AnS Ans" is for mothers and fathers who are raising children,A smartphone application that allows you to consult "right now" with senior moms and dads who have experienced similar problems and experiences, as well as professionals such as public health nurses and clinical psychologists.The following is a list of the most important features of the system. (* The consultation function with experts will be added next year.)

　There are two ways to consult: "With senior moms and dads and experts who are online,Ability to consult on the call now." and "Post your concerns in bulletin board formatThe "MYHOP" function allows users to send a message to a senior mom or dad, and a senior mom or dad or an expert will respond to the message in writing.

　As for the "senior moms and dads" who are consulted, respect them,Literacy as a listener（The format allows only those who have passed the "Answer Literacy" (a.k.a. "Answer Literacy") test, and is aimed at preventing the kind of mindless replies and trouble that are common on worry counseling bulletin boards and social networking sites.

　However, this literacy is not difficult or complicated at all and can be acquired only to the point in a short time,Simple quiz format under the supervision of a psychologistThe quizzes and teaching materials are available at the following links. You can see the actual quizzes and teaching materials by clicking on the links below.

(Answer Literacy course screen: https://www.countel.net/anser-literacy)

Calling all "Senior Moms and Dads!"

　Therefore, we would like to ask for your help as "senior moms and dads" to the many mothers and fathers in the world who are struggling with child-rearing.

　Your valuable parenting experience, no matter how small that one event may be,It will surely support "mothers and fathers around the world" who are struggling to raise their children.

　You do not have to accept the call, even if it is brief, and of course you do not have to accept the call to discuss the issue. We would be very happy if you could open the application for a moment when you are free and respond to the mothers and fathers who are struggling.
(* Upon registration as a senior mom or dad and upon your consultation with us, you will receive a specific financial reward in the application.)

　If you are interested in registering as a senior mom or dad, please fill out the registration form below.

AnS "Senior Mom & Dad" Registration Form (https://forms.gle/25zfFyjGY19wCws29)

　If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at official@countel.net.

　The AnS service will begin in "late November or early December" when the beta version is completed, but we will of course continue accepting applications even after the service begins.
　
　We look forward to hearing from you.

About Countel Inc.
　Established in 2021.
　Founded by Keio University medical students after winning the 2020 Shinjuku-ku Business Plan Contest.
Countel's mission is to "create an environment where anyone can talk to someone, anytime and easily" in order to reduce depression in the world.

　Currently, the company offers "Countel Baby", an online counseling service designed to be affordable for mothers and fathers struggling with childbirth and childcare, and "Countel Baby for Office" for corporate clients. In addition, in April 2022, the company will launch "Countel Student," an online individual counseling service for high school students and their parents who are preparing for university entrance examinations and internal university admission, with answers provided by the most challenging university and medical school students in the metropolitan area.
　As its next product, the company is developing "AnS Ans," a 1-on-1 platform that will allow all mothers and fathers to connect immediately with seniors who have various child-rearing experiences, synchronized mothers who are in the same situation, and experts.

Countel Baby https://www.countel.net
Countel Baby for Office https://www.countel.net/for-office
Countel Student. https://www.student.countel.net

Company Name: Countel Inc.
Establishment: April 6, 2021
Capital: 1,170,000 yen
Representative: Yukio Hosoya, Representative Director and CEO
Location: 3-20-10 Eifuku, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Home Page:https://www.countel.net/corporate

For inquiries regarding this release, please contact
Countel Corporation Attn: Yukio Hosoya
E-Mail: official@countel.net