Indigenous outreach group introduces software to offer mental health support
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A new software program developed by Anishnabeg Outreach, who have offices in Kitchener and Guelph, is aimed at people who are in need of help for mental health concerns.
A new self-guided program developed by Anishnabeg Outreach is aimed at people who are in need of help in dealing with common mental health challenges.
The “AO Nest” software system is billed by the outreach group as being able to help deal with aspects of emotional intelligence, mental health, and essential life skills.
Stephen Jackson, who serves as CEO of the non-profit based in Kitchener and Guelph, appeared on CJOY on Thursday morning.
He said that the idea initially stemmed from looking for a way to help Indigenous people who were struggling but who were unable to get help.
“We were looking at, how do we help all the Indigenous people in the country with mental health? There aren’t enough therapists. So what we looked at is, how can we do it differently?” Jackson said.
He said those involved looked at a number of aspects where people might have mental health struggles and began to research them.
“We researched them, teach people about those so they have the background information for things like ADHD or anxiety or grief or even things like relationships or parenting,” Jackson said.
Through the online platform, AO links to courses and thousands of worksheets that people can use to maneuver through a number of life issues on their schedule.
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