C2Care supports Mental Health Information Week
From March 16 to 29, 2020, the 31st Mental Health Information Weeks (SISM) will take place, with around a hundred events organized throughout France.
The main thing to remember
- C2Care supports Mental Health Information Weeks (MHIS).
- The AI ​​assistant Camille supports patients without judgment.
- The SISM pursue 5 objectives: raise awareness, inform, bring together, help, raise awareness.
- The 2020 theme is “Mental Health and discrimination”.
- Stigma increases the risk of care disruption.
SISMS
SISMs have 5 main objectives:
- RAISING AWARENESS among the public about mental health issues.
- INFORM, based on the annual theme, on the different approaches to Mental Health.
- BRING TOGETHER through this communication effort, participants and spectators of demonstrations, mental health professionals and users.
- HELP in the development of networks of solidarity, reflection and care in mental health.
- MAKE KNOWN the places, means and people who can provide local support or information.
The theme of this year's edition is “Mental Health and Discrimination”. Indeed, people with mental disorders are very often victims of discrimination. Mentally ill people are thus wrongly perceived as being “irresponsible”, “incurable” and “dangerous”.
These negative stereotypes have multiple impacts on several levels:
- an internalization of stigma leading to a drop in self-esteem, as well as feelings of shame, guilt and inferiority;
- a loss of social connections, reinforcing the feeling of isolation;
- difficulties in finding work, in finding accommodation, in accessing social assistance, etc. which leads to marginalization
For all these reasons, stigma can have an impact on treatment and care, increasing the risk of care disruption.
Working with many Mental Health specialists, we are very strongly aware of the importance of fighting against the stigmatization of psychiatric users. Our solutions are part of an approach to psychosocial rehabilitation and global care. For this reason, we unreservedly support the SISM initiative and encourage you to come in large numbers to the events.
Go here to find out about events related to the SISM.
Do you want to testify? Visit our Facebook page or contact our marketing department: marketing@c2.care
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FAQ about C2Care and virtual reality
Do I have access to all environments?
Yes, all C2Care environments are grouped into a single application. You do not need to change software to access the different scenes, which simplifies use for both the practitioner and the patient.
Who should I contact if I have software problems?
The C2Care technical service can be reached via live chat from your control platform. In the event of a breakdown, a diagnosis is established with you, a return label is provided to you and the defective equipment is replaced within 48 hours.
Why use virtual reality in the field of mental health?
Virtual reality allows graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations in a secure setting, with environments that are reproducible and customizable according to the patient. It promotes therapeutic engagement and applies to anxiety disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
What pathologies can be treated in virtual reality?
Virtual reality treats anxiety disorders (phobias, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders), addictions, mood disorders and also allows cognitive remediation. C2Care offers environments adapted to each pathology, as well as dedicated solutions such as C2Nutri.
Since when has virtual reality been used in mental health?
C2Care has been testing its virtual reality software in hospitals since 2016. This clinical experience has made it possible to gradually develop and enrich the catalog of environments offered to practitioners.
Can I feel nauseous while using the headset?
Some people may experience cybersickness while using a virtual reality headset. This phenomenon affects around 10% of users and manifests itself as sensations similar to motion sickness, which are generally transient.
Who can use virtual reality for treatment?
Therapeutic virtual reality is used by practitioners: psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists. They integrate these tools into overall care, in a private practice or in a health establishment (CHU, hospitals, clinics, EHPAD).
Can I feel nauseous while using the headset?
Cybersickness (nausea, dizziness) can occur in approximately 10% of people exposed to a virtual reality headset. The practitioner then adapts the duration or intensity of the session.
Who can use virtual reality for treatment?
Practitioners (psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists) practicing privately or within health establishments (CHU, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes) can use virtual reality in their therapeutic practice.
As a therapist, what are the advantages of equipping yourself with virtual reality devices?
Graduated exposure in a secure environment promotes habituation, patient engagement and personalization of exercises according to their needs. Reproducible scenarios guarantee consistent support from one session to the next.
Do I have access to all environments?
Yes, all C2Care environments are grouped into a single application, accessible from your control platform.
Who should I contact if I have software problems?
The technical service can be reached via live chat from your control platform. In the event of a problem with the headset, a diagnosis is made and the defective equipment is replaced within 48 hours if necessary.
Which patients can benefit from a VRET?
Patients suffering from phobias, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, addictions or obsessive-compulsive disorders may benefit from virtual reality exposure therapy.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Contact C2Care customer service via your control platform or by email to find out the cancellation terms specific to your subscription.
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