- The following is content from the press release -
AnS", a groundbreaking application that allows moms and dads to consult with senior moms, dads, and experts who have experienced similar problems while raising their children, is now officially released.
(headquartered in Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Yukio Hosoya, CEO), a provider of online counseling services for moms and dads raising children, has officially released "AnS Ans," an innovative parenting support application that allows immediate consultation without prior appointment.
Urgent issue of countermeasures against "postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is rapidly increasing through the coronary disaster. According to the latest research, "one in four" mothers are at risk of developing the disease,One in seven to ten people will surely develop the disease. This is a shocking fact. (According to research by Associate Professor Matsushima of Tsukuba University)
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that develops in parents after childbirth (mainly within the first year). It often lasts from a few weeks to a few months, and as it worsens, it becomes a more severe postpartum psychosis that can be life-threatening due to increased suicidal thoughts.
With face-to-face interaction, support, and communication such as parent-teacher classes decreasing, and the current situation in which children are forced to raise their children in isolation at home, how to maintain connections with those around them and how to remove the accumulation of emotional exhaustion on a daily basis are pressing issues.
Free consultation "AnS".
AnS AnS" (https://www.countel.net is a smartphone application that allows moms and dads raising children to consult with senior moms and dads and specialists (such as public health nurses and clinical psychologists) with similar concerns and experiences right now.
There are two methods of consultation,The ability to consult with senior moms and dads and experts online, on the phone, right now." And,The function allows users to post their concerns in bulletin board format, and senior moms and dads and experts respond to them in writing." are available.
(* Only phone consultations with experts will be charged, and additional experts will be added in May or June of this year.)
As for senior moms and dads who receive advice, respect them and be literate as a listener (commonly known as "answer literacy"). https://www.countel.net/anser-literacy The format is designed to be accepted only by those who have cleared the "Answer Literacy" (see below), and aims to prevent mindless replies and problems that are common on worry message boards and social networking sites. Answer Literacy is a simple quiz format supervised by a clinical psychologist, allowing you to learn the key points in a short time.
How to use
If you have any questions or inquiries about using "AnS Ans", please feel free to contact us by e-mail at official@countel.net. Our support staff will respond promptly.
1. If you are using an iPhone, you can install the software from here.
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/ans-%E4%BB%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%90%E7%9B%B8%E8%AB%87%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%E3%83%9E%E3%83%9E-%E3%83%91%E3%83%91%E3%81%AE%E5%AD%90%E8%82%B2%E3%81%A6-%E8%82%B2%E5%85%90%E3%82%A2%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA/id6444122298
2. If you are using Android, you can install it from here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.countel.ans.prod
Please try "AnS Ans", which was developed to solve the worries and anxieties of mothers and fathers raising children. We sincerely look forward to serving you.
Countel's Past Initiatives
Countel, Inc. was founded by a Keio University medical student who aspires to become a psychiatrist, and has been providing online counseling services for mothers and fathers who are struggling with childbirth and childcare.https://www.countel.net/countel-baby ) that have been provided to the public.
This time, the service "AnS Ans" (https://www.countel.net (1) is using this experience to address the challenges unique to raising a child, which were brought to light in the course of conducting traditional counseling services.Solving the "difficulty of making reservations in advance This is a brand new parenting consultation application that has been developed by
Especially when raising small children, they may suddenly start crying or become ill, and it is not always certain that the reserved time is really available. This is where this newly createdAnS Ans" is an application that allows you to talk with someone right away, when you want to, without the need for a prior appointment. It is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does it cost money for a call consultation?
AnS is a service based on the concept of peer support, where mothers and fathers help each other. Therefore, consultation with senior mothers and fathers is free of charge.
Q. What is the approximate age of "child-rearing"?
Although not clearly defined, the program is available mainly for children 12 years old and younger (elementary school students), but also for junior high and high school students.
Q. Can I consult with someone who is currently under psychiatric care for postpartum depression, etc.?
This service is not a medical institution and does not accept medical counseling for the purpose of treatment, but please feel free to consult with us about your daily problems.
Q. Can men who are raising children also use the service?
Of course it is possible. Please feel free to use this service regardless of gender.
Q. How long do you expect the call consultation to last?
At AnS, you can talk for as little or as long as you like, as long as it is convenient for the senior moms and dads and experts who will be listening to you. Please feel free to use AnS for a short chat or a slow consultation.
Q. Can I also use it if I am planning to have a baby or raise a child?
Of course it is possible. We have many concerns even before the birth of your child, so please feel free to contact us.
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.
As its main service, the company develops and operates "AnS Ans," a 1-on-1 platform that allows all moms and dads to connect right now with seniors who have experienced various child-rearing experiences, with other moms in the same situation, and with experts.
In the past, we have also launched "Countel Baby," an online counseling service for moms and dads that is designed to be affordable and easy to use (https://www.countel.net/countel-baby ), "Countel Baby for Office" for corporate customers (https://www.countel.net/for-office In addition, the company has been providing an online individual consultation service, Countel Student, to support high school students and their parents who are preparing for university entrance examinations and internal university admission. In addition, to provide academic and psychological support to high school students and their parents who are preparing to take university entrance exams or to enter university internally, the company offers Countel Student, an online individual consultation service (https://www.student.countel.net ) starting in April 2022.
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
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