Beating The Blues

Beating the Blues (BTB) is a successful web based computerised cognitive behavioural programme, approved by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

It was developed by interactive healthcare company Ultrasis with experts from the Institute of Psychiatry at London's King College. The program helps people challenge their responses to certain behaviours in order to treat mild and moderate depression and anxiety.

Users work through 8 modules, delivered on a weekly basis that assist them to identify problems specific to the individual. As a result, the user is able to break the cycle of negative thoughts and behaviour that can lead to stress, depression and increased anxiety. Connect Assist has provided Beating the Blues Connect, a supported version of BTB where Connect Assist advisers provide support by telephone and online - helping clients complete the BTB programme.

The service is provided with:

• Motivational coaching provided by telephone;
• E-mail/online engagement with a BTB coach;
• Web self-service support and motivational platform;
• Transactional email campaigns that keep clients focussed on completing their BTB journey;
• Significant analytics capability.

To discover more about Beating the Blues visit www.beatingtheblues.co.uk.