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mental health support , paid for by employers . Co-founded by Javier Suarez ( who previously founded TravelPerk ) and Sançar Sahin ( former marketing lead at Typeform ) in 2020 , Oliva has helped widen access to mental health support for thousands of employees globally .
“ Through the platform , staff can access on-demand therapy , as well as a whole range of self-guided content , including guided meditation sessions , fitness classes , and TED-style talks from mental health specialists and industry leaders . We also offer dedicated training for managers to help them support their team ’ s mental health , as well as their own .
“ Crucially , the support Oliva offers is evidence-based and therapists are matched with employees based on individual needs . This empowers employees to navigate everything from anxiety and depression to PTSD without having to first navigate endless Google search results , professional jargon , or marketing material to find the right support for them .”
Q . WHAT IS CBT ?
» “ CBT , or cognitive behavioural therapy , is a type of talking therapy that helps people understand how thoughts , feelings , and bodily sensation impact on their behaviour . CBT helps people understand how their individual problem is being maintained and teaches them strategies and techniques to help them achieve their goals . It is used to treat a whole host of mental health conditions but is most commonly used to treat depression and anxiety .
“ CBT treatments are based on the principle that a person ’ s beliefs , thoughts , feelings and actions are all connected . For example , if someone happened to have a panic attack while on a train , they might associate their anxiety with the train journey itself – rather than being able to recognise and address its root – and come to fear future trips . CBT is used to break the cycle .”
16 July 2023