Program and system for self-care or therapy support of mental health

Abstract

To provide a self-care system for stress-related diseases or mental health issues caused by stress.SOLUTION: In a system for self-care of mental health, the system causes an information processing terminal included in the system to provide a user with information of a plurality of therapeutic interventions based on psychotherapy registered in the system on a screen of the information processing terminal in a selectable manner, either sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time, and further to provide the user with information of a plurality of therapeutic interventions based on the psychotherapy newly registered in the system, either sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a program and system for supporting self-care or treatment of stress-related diseases or mental disorders caused by stress. [Background technology]

[0002] Illnesses that arise from psychological or social stress or that are thought to worsen due to stress are called stress-related illnesses. Stress-related illnesses are also called psychosomatic illnesses, and if the stress response is not improved and becomes chronic, it can lead to not only mental health problems but also physical illnesses. Mental health conditions related to stress include autonomic nervous system disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, adjustment disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, sudden hearing loss, neurosis, migraines, insomnia, and tension headaches. Stress-related physical conditions (psychosomatic disorders) include gastric and duodenal ulcers, essential hypertension, cardiac neurosis, bronchial asthma, hyperarousal syndrome, essential hypertension, coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), gastric and duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, psychogenic vomiting, simple obesity, diabetes, muscle contraction headache, spasmodic torticollis, writer's cramp, chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, bedwetting, psychogenic impotence, eye strain, essential blepharospasm, Meniere's disease, temporomandibular joint disorder, and PMS / PMDD. Counseling based on psychotherapy is provided for these mental health issues.

[0003] The following technology is known as a medical treatment support system using cognitive behavioral therapy. Patent Document 1 discloses a scenario consisting of multiple approaches for treating chronic pain, which involves a step-by-step treatment to ultimately lead the patient to improvement, and each step is closely related to the previous and subsequent steps, and must be implemented in order. Patent Document 1 also teaches the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Application Publication No. 2023 / 204239 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The technology in Patent Document 1 involves sequentially implementing intervention processes based on a scenario in accordance with a set procedure, and if the patient and the scenario (the intervention process corresponding to the initiative) are not compatible, the patient may abandon treatment. Also, once the patient executes the scenario and the scenario ends, treatment is terminated regardless of the treatment's effectiveness. Furthermore, even though the scenario uses ACT, the way it is presented is similar to a book such as a treatment guideline, and does not take advantage of the characteristics of ACT.

[0006] One objective of the present invention is to ensure that users are interested in and continue to use the intervention processing provided by the system. A second objective of the present invention is to provide an environment in which users can continue self-care. A third objective of the present invention is to utilize the features of information processing terminals to provide self-care that makes use of the features of psychotherapy (especially ACT). [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (Invention 0) In a system for mental health self-care, The system comprises: a database; Including a user's information processing terminal, The database includes registered information on a plurality of intervention processes based on psychotherapy (including address information of the locations of the intervention processes obtained from outside the system), The information processing terminal sequentially or at any time continuously provides the user with information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on psychotherapy registered in the system so that the user can select the treatment on the screen of the information processing terminal for a certain period of time; Furthermore, the system for helping users learn ACT provides the user with information on multiple intervention processes based on psychotherapy that have been newly registered in the system, either sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time. Psychotherapy-based intervention information and / or address information for the location of the psychotherapy-based intervention information are registered and stored in a database included in the system (registration and storage are performed by the control unit of the server that oversees the system), and the intervention process information and / or intervention process information obtained by quoting the address information is repeatedly provided with psychotherapy-based intervention process information (education, intervention process, metaphors, exercises, work, etc.) and all psychotherapy steps, allowing the patient to master a specific psychotherapy. Information can be registered via the server by the system administrator, information content provider, etc., allowing for a high degree of freedom. (Invention 1) In a system for mental health self-care, The system comprises: a database; Including a user's information processing terminal, The database contains registered information on a plurality of intervention processes based on ACT (including address information of the locations of the intervention processes obtained from outside the system), An information processing terminal included in the system provides information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system to the user sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time, in a selectable manner on the screen of the information processing terminal; Furthermore, the system provides the user with information on multiple intervention processes based on the core processes of the ACT newly registered in the system, sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time. Address information for the location of ACT-based intervention information and / or psychotherapy-based intervention information is registered and stored in a database included in the system (registration and storage are performed by the control unit of the server that oversees the system), and the intervention process information and / or intervention process information obtained by quoting from that address information is repeatedly provided evenly, allowing for systematic learning of ACT. Information can be registered via the server by the system administrator, information content provider, etc., allowing for a high degree of flexibility. (Invention 2) In a system for mental health self-care, An information processing terminal included in the system, a first providing step of providing information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system to the user sequentially or at any time continuously for a certain period of time in a selectable manner on the screen of the information processing terminal; Furthermore, a second providing step of providing the user with information on a plurality of intervention processes based on the core process of the ACT newly registered in the system, sequentially or as needed, for a certain period of time, and continuously; A method of providing healthcare information that allows people to acquire ACT, which consists of: (Invention 3) 1. A mental health self-care software program, comprising: The software program is a mental health self-care system, A first function of providing information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system to the user sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time, in a selectable manner on the screen of an information processing terminal; A second function of providing the user with information on multiple intervention processes based on the core process of the ACT newly registered in the system, sequentially or at any time, for a certain period of time, and continuously. A software program for learning ACT to be executed on the self-care system. According to Inventions 0-3, time-limited information based on multiple psychotherapies is provided, allowing users to obtain information according to their preferences. This allows users to engage in the activities of their choice without feeling pressured to do so, increasing their motivation to participate and improving retention rates. In particular, according to Inventions 1-3, the core processes of ACT are relatively independent of each other and can be provided regardless of order, making it efficient for users to access and start using information that interests them from their information terminal. (Invention 4) A system according to any one of Inventions 1 to 3, in which when a user selects the information, first related information related to the information is displayed on the screen, and when the first related information is further selected, second related information related to the first related information is displayed at least on the screen. (Invention 5) The system, method, or software program of any of Inventions 0-3 further provides the user with information on intervention treatments for improving symptoms of a specific disease, either next time or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time. By providing intervention treatments that improve the symptoms of illness using the core processes of ACT, or intervention treatments that improve the symptoms of illness based on other psychotherapy, rather than information aimed at improving psychological flexibility in accordance with ACT, it is possible to prevent and improve, for example, stress-related illnesses that are typical of the user demographic that uses this system. (Invention 6) The system, method, or software program of any of Inventions 0-4, wherein the intervention process is associated with a matrix of buttons arranged on the screen of an information processing terminal. By using a UI that is commonly used in social networking sites and other services that are well known by users, it is possible to reduce obstacles to user operation and improve retention rates. (Invention 7) Any of the systems, methods, and software programs of Inventions 0-4, wherein the information registered in the system is shared by individuals or specific groups. Since the information that should be shared among groups is provided, it can be used as an information medium other than psychotherapy. It can also improve the purpose of the group by sharing information on infectious diseases that are trending within the group and improving the proficiency of mental self-care within the group. (Invention 8) A system, method, or software program according to any one of Inventions 0-4, wherein whether or not information registered in the system is provided to the user is determined based on the level of the user. By identifying users within a group and limiting the information provided based on their billing level and level of proficiency in psychotherapy, it is possible to achieve effects such as efficient individual management within a group, improved revenue for operators, and users' acquisition of systematic psychotherapy. (Invention 8) In general psychotherapy (schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, etc.), any system, method, or software program of Inventions 0-7 (however, not limited to ACT, but general psychotherapy) that provides, in a predetermined order, information divided into steps of the systematic flow of general psychotherapy (for example, the content of efforts in a specific treatment scenario (Reference 1), one of the chapters of psychotherapy) instead of information on multiple intervention processes based on the core process of ACT. (Invention 9) In any of the systems, methods, and software programs of Inventions 0-8, the information is based on gamification such as a novel game. Novel games can be played at the user's own pace and offer a sense of immersion because the user has the freedom to make choices (videos, for example, simply play and do not involve user participation). (Invention 10) In inventions 0-8, the information is a method of narrowing down questions to a tree structure according to a scenario created in advance (= scenario type), or a method of providing answers in response to sentences sent by the user (= AI-equipped type). Any system, method, or software program using the above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, by exposing a user to an intervention process that interests them, the user can become interested in that intervention process and be motivated to continue using the system. Furthermore, by continuing to use the system, the user can continue to take care of their mental health. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a system of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A is a diagram showing the functional blocks of a control program of the system of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the control flow. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a user screen of the system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure associated with tiles displayed on a user screen according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an information screen of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an information screen of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Unlike the conventional treatment method of counseling based on psychotherapy, which involves progressing through counseling step by step in a sequential manner, ACT is based on the knowledge that the six core processes, which are characteristic of ACT, are relatively independent, and that by mastering each core process individually, psychological flexibility is improved, stress coping skills are acquired, and symptoms of stress-related diseases and stress-related mental disorders are improved. (System configuration including self-care app) One embodiment of the present invention is a program installed in a network system located on the Internet. The network system includes a server or a cloud-based large-capacity storage device, and is connected to user terminals such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets via the Internet. The server device executes the program according to this embodiment, and provides various information to users via the user terminal, such as therapeutic apps that enable treatment and alleviation of stress-related illnesses and self-care, self-mental health care apps, and disease education related to stress-related illnesses, using information input from the user terminal and information stored in the server's storage device through data communication with the user terminal. Furthermore, while this system is shown as an example in which the server and user terminal cooperate to improve the symptoms of users and patients, the scope of the present invention also includes systems in which all elements are stored solely on the server side and the user terminal is used only for information input / output and display, systems in which necessary data and programs can be downloaded to the user terminal and all processing can be performed on the user terminal, and systems provided as web pages accessible to users. FIG. 1 shows an outline of the configuration of a network system 100 including a user terminal 110 and a server 106. The user terminal 110 includes a communication device 105 for communicating with a server 130 via the Internet 120, a storage device 102 for recording personal information, data, and programs, a display device 103, an input device 104 for receiving input from a user, and a control device 101 for controlling these devices. The server 130 includes a communication device 131 for communicating with the user terminal 110 via the Internet 120, a large-capacity storage device 133, and a control device 132. The control device 132 is equipped with a communication control program for communicating with the user terminal 110 via the communication device 131, and also stores a program for managing a database constructed in the storage device 133, a dedicated program for managing a symptom record (diary) that records the user's current or past symptoms and conditions (hereinafter also referred to as a symptom diary program), server-side programs for self-care apps and treatment apps, and data such as workbooks and disease education videos that are treatment modules for the self-care apps and treatment apps. The server-side control program then works in conjunction with the user-side self-care and treatment apps to perform diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, improvement, maintenance, or self-care, and the control device 132 provides the information necessary for self-care and treatment to the user terminal in conjunction with the communication control program and database management program. As a result, the server 130 provides diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, improvement, maintenance, or self-care to the user. In this example, the self-care and treatment app is divided into a server-side portion and a user-terminal portion, and diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, improvement, maintenance, or self-care is performed. However, all necessary programs and data may be downloaded to the user terminal 110 and independently executed by the user terminal 110. (In this case, the control unit of the user's information processing terminal 110 controls and executes the functions of each functional block of the program, and multiple work sets, theme rating scales, and disease rating scales are stored in the storage device of the information processing terminal 110.) Alternatively, the user terminal 110 may function only as an input and display unit, and the server 130 may execute the program based on input from the user terminal 110, for example, via a dedicated web page.

[0011] (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Techniques) In recent years, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been developed as a third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy. ACT has six core processes: (1) Acceptance, (2) Defusion, (3) Present Moment Awareness, (4) Self as Context, (5) Contact with Values, and (6) Committed Action. It is a psychotherapy based on modern behavioral psychology, including relational frame theory, that applies the acceptance or mindfulness process together with the commitment and behavioral change process. ((1)-(4) are related to mindfulness. Therefore, in this specification, the elements of mindfulness are also included as part of ACT's four core processes.) By acquiring the skills corresponding to each of these processes, patients can develop psychological flexibility and the ability to cope with stress. The inventors of this application believe that these processes in ACT are separated and that training methods for each process are established, making them suitable for use on information processing devices. Therefore, we propose an ACT approach. It goes without saying that it is not necessary to strictly follow the above classification, and different classifications may be used as long as the respective objectives can be achieved, and it is not necessary to implement all of them.

[0012] (Example) This example illustrates a mental health self-care application (a software program system) that uses ACT to improve psychological flexibility, which is fundamental for dealing with stress. This application is controlled by a software program stored in either the server 130 or the user's information processing terminal 110, or both. This program consists of the functional blocks shown in FIG. 2(a) and controls the devices with the functions shown in FIG. 1 to provide the user with the software program's functions. The software program typically operates according to the flow shown in FIG. 2(b). The input / output block 201 controls the display device 103 and input device 104, presents information (including work) to the user, and accepts user input. The evaluation block 202 performs predetermined evaluations based on the information input from each block. The schedule management block 203 has a calendar function, associates date information with various information, and processes the information in cooperation with the memory management block 605. The work provision block 204 receives a work provision request from the control block 206 according to the program flow and sends the work to the input / output block 201 in cooperation with the memory management block 205. The memory management block 205 controls the system's memory devices 102 and 133, and returns information such as requested work and data in response to requests from the control block 206 and other blocks. The control block 206 controls the execution of this program. Figure 3 shows an example of a screen displayed according to this program.FIG. 3 shows information processing terminal 110, which is a user's smartphone; a main window 301 that displays various information such as information about application functions, the user's personal data, the user's vital data, and weather, atmospheric pressure, and their forecasts; a function window 302 for activating a predetermined function by touching tiles (icons, buttons) 306 on the touch panel (hidden tiles can be viewed by scrolling horizontally, and these function buttons are fixed in position to change with scrolling unless a function is registered, deleted, or replaced); a search window 303; and an information window 304 for activating a predetermined information or function by touching tiles (icons, buttons) 305 on the touch panel (hidden tiles can be viewed by scrolling vertically, and icons corresponding to new information or functions are added to the tiles of the information window on the screen, and old information is moved to the bottom of the information window, and a predetermined number of tiles can be viewed (in this embodiment). In the information window 304, tiles set for display can be viewed, and when the set display period ends, they are deleted from the tiles in the information window. In this embodiment, old information is organized by category and date in an archive folder that opens when the archive function in the function window is activated, and is viewable. In this embodiment, the displayed information is managed in a database (information DB) stored in the storage device 133 (see FIG. 4). The database is numbered from 1 to 9, starting with the most recent information. Each piece of information is associated with a tile, and the tiles in each information window are displayed in the order 1-3 from the top left, 4-6 in the second row (FIG. 5(a) shows the information window 304). When new information is registered, the new information is stored in memory 1, and the original information in memory 1 is rewritten in memory 2, the original information in memory 2 is rewritten in memory 3, and so on.4, the following information is recorded as a set: the memory number, if displayed, the tile number, the content of the information to be displayed, the start date and time of display, the end date and time of display, tags associated with the information, and the storage location of the information to be displayed or the information of the activated function (the storage location of the information may be stored in storage device 102 or storage device 133 included in the system, or in a system database server (not shown), a server or information processing terminal external to the system, etc., and the storage location and readout means are stored). Information not shown, such as the browsing level (user level: free user, paid user, premium user, content purchaser), and the date of registration of the information, may also be added. The tiles in the information window 304 are arranged in a matrix or grid pattern, taking into consideration ease of use and familiarity with the UI (operability commonly used in social networking sites).

[0013] In Figure 4, for example, if today is May 20th, the information numbered 3 displays information 3 on tile 2, with a display period until July 2nd, and the tag information indicates acceptance (#ACC) and exercise (#EX). Also, the information numbered 8 is the second information (I_7_2) displayed when tile 7 is swiped, and indicates value (#CON) and exercise (#EX). (#ACC stands for acceptance, #DEF stands for defusion, etc.) The second tag indicates the three initials of each core process, with #ME representing metaphor, #EX for exercise, #WO for work, and #ED for educational content. In addition, in (I_7_2), the first symbol I indicates that it is linked to information, the second number 7 indicates that it is linked to the seventh piece of information, and the last number 2 indicates that it is the second piece of information that appears when the seventh piece of information is swiped, and the third piece of information that appears when swiped again, as in (I_7_3). For information from the second piece onwards, it is convenient to provide a button on the screen that takes you to the top screen, as this improves operability. In addition, as an example of the user's billing status, if free, paid, and premium users are set, when a paid user accesses the site, only content and information for free and paid users is displayed, but for premium users, all information is displayed, as controlled by the control block. In the example information database shown here, all information is managed at the same level (the information displayed in the information window and the information after touching are managed at the same level), but it may also be a database that manages information in the information window and information linked to that information as a combined information.

[0014] Next, the software program is executed by the control block 206 controlling each block and each device controlled by that block via the control device 101 or the control device 132. This flow will be explained using FIG. (250) The user starts the software program by touching an icon representing this program on the touch panel of the display device 103 of the information processing terminal 110 controlled by the input / output control block 201, and then logs in from a predetermined login screen (not shown). To log in, the user enters their ID and password on the login screen. The control block 206 then reads the user information database stored in the storage device via the storage management block 205 and compares the ID and password with the user information database. If the user's identity is confirmed, the user can log in. This user information database is set by the user at the time of initial registration. It also stores information such as the billing status, user level, access history, the status of the content and intervention processes performed by the user in this program, and personal data, all linked to the user. This results in the home screen shown in Figure 3 being displayed. (251) The control block 206 reads the database from the storage management block 205 and reads the start and end dates of the display period for the information stored therein. The schedule management function block 603 then determines the information to be displayed in the information window for that day and updates the information database shown in Figure 4. Additionally, a function database showing the association between the function tile 306 and the function to be activated is read out, and tiles (buttons) are displayed in the function window 302. When the function button 306 is touched, the associated function is activated.

[0015] (252) Next, the control block 206 transfers control and reads the information from the information database (information DB) in flow 251 from the storage device 102 or storage device 133 via the storage management block 205. Next, the information to be displayed on the screen from the read information DB data is determined from the tile information, and the information content is displayed in the tile 305 of the information window 304. First, tile column 1 is extracted as the information to be displayed in tile 1, and the corresponding information content is displayed as "information 2" or the information stored in the information address, or the linked information or content is displayed, or a function is activated. This procedure is repeated as many times as there are tiles to display. This process executes the display of information in the tiles of the information window 304. A predetermined number of information tiles are displayed in the information window 304 so that they can be recognized within the window (9 in FIG. 3), and hidden tiles can also be displayed by scrolling the tiles up and down.

[0016] FIG. 5(a) shows an example of the display of the information window 304, and examples of the first information screen (FIG. 5(b)) and the second and subsequent information screens (FIG. 5(c)) that appear when a user touches a tile to select information. Examples of information include illustrations and keywords displayed on tiles in the information window, and the information screens shown in FIGS. 5(b) and 5(c) that appear when the user touches them. The information screen in FIG. 5(b) displays information 1, along with information indicating whether or not there is next information in the upper right corner ("Yes" if the area around NEXT is practical, and "No" if the area is dashed). The bottom section also contains associated tag information for categorizing information and content. FIG. 5(c) also displays information 2, along with information indicating whether or not there is previous information in the upper left corner ("Yes" if the area around Before is practical, and "No" if the area is dashed). The bottom section also contains a "Back" button for directly returning to the information window 304, and a page number indicating the page number of the information displayed on the right. To move to these pages, touch the tile in Figure 5(a) to move to Figure 5(b), swipe right to move to Figure 5(c) (swipe left to return to the information window), and if there is a next page in Figure 5(c), swipe right to move to the next page, swipe left to move to Figure 5(b), and touch the "back" button to move to the information window 304. By adopting an operation method similar to the UI used in currently well-known SNSs, it is possible to reduce user impediments. The information window display and the first display may be the same (enlarged) or different, and it goes without saying that the information screens displayed sequentially are not limited to the two in Figure 5(b) and Figure 5(c), and may include multiple information screens so that the user can view them sequentially.

[0017] The information registered in the system is described below. The registered information is primarily psychotherapy-based. In particular, psychotherapy-based information is preferably information (including functions and processes) that at least brings about the effects of interventions corresponding to the ACT core processes. This information includes key messages (which can be illustrations, phrases, or combinations of illustrations and phrases; short, pictorially recognizable phrases are preferred), psychoeducation, assessment methods based on indicators of core process mastery, metaphors, case studies using related examples, exercises, work, and explanations of each of these psychological processes (all of which are referred to as exercises in this invention). Furthermore, to systematically master the ACT core processes, it is convenient to provide information based on the core processes in a comprehensive manner on an information screen, provide information on multiple types of core processes on an information screen (typically in a matrix format), and associate related information with link buttons or other means. Possible formats for the information include text, audio, video, and chatbots. Furthermore, display methods using gamification, such as novel games, are preferred because they enhance user participation. Furthermore, chatbots can be either scenario-based or machine learning (AI-based), but machine learning is more natural and can enhance the user's sense of immersion. As shown in Figure 4, the information registered therein is categorized by tags to indicate which core process of ACT each piece of information corresponds to (this can be a simple one-to-one correspondence, or multiple core processes can be associated and tagged with multiple core process tags) and what type of information it is (other tags can be replaced or added). ACT consists of six core processes that can be learned relatively independently, which differs from other psychotherapy-based counseling, which consists of multiple activities, where the themes of each activity are learned in order to ultimately achieve a goal.As a result, there is no specific order in which to learn the core processes to improve psychological flexibility through ACT. Users can achieve benefits by starting with any of the core processes provided, making this system particularly suitable for this embodiment. (However, this does not exclude these from the present invention; it is also suitable for providing a step-by-step learning method like that of traditional psychotherapy, or a scenario consisting of multiple approaches to a specific disease or other condition in a therapeutic app, for each step or approach.) Furthermore, if a user finds information that piques their interest in any of the six core processes, they will become interested in the app and begin using it, thereby reducing the risk of users dropping out due to lack of interest in the first step, as is the case with traditional apps. The information and functions provided as information, excluding key messages, may be in the form of written reading, chatbot, audio, video, game, or other well-known formats.

[0018] (253) The control block 206 monitors the user's touch of a button on the touch panel serving as the input device 104 via the input / output block 201. That is, it monitors the user's touch of a tile in the function window 302 or the information window 304 within a predetermined period of time. When the input / output block 201 detects a touch on the function window 302 and receives information about the touched tile, it activates the function associated with the touched tile 306. When the function ends or the window is switched, the screen transitions to the top screen shown in FIG. 3. Next, when a tile in the information window 304 is touched and information about the tile is received, the control block 206 requests the storage management block 205 to retrieve the information associated with the touched tile from the storage device. The information is compared with the touched tile number in the retrieved information database, and the associated data associated with the tile is retrieved. Then, information related to the core process of the ACT is provided to the user according to the procedure described above. When the provision of information ends or the window is switched, the process proceeds to the next flow.

[0019] (254) The administrator of this system or someone equivalent to the administrator can register new information in the information database using a management screen (not shown). This flow monitors requests from the administrator within a specified period of time, and if a request is made, the process proceeds to the following; if no request is made, the process proceeds to flow (251). The administrator logs into the system from an information processing terminal connected to this system via a highly secure login procedure for administrators, and enters information required by the system from the management screen for information input, such as the information required to input into the information database, the content of the information, the start and end dates and times of display, tag information, information storage area, and viewing level.

[0020] Comparing an example of applying ACT to the present invention with conventional counseling, conventional counseling is like a movie, where you watch it from start to finish to finally understand the whole picture, whereas in the present application, you watch multiple short videos at the same time at your own pace to get the final effect. Also, while conventional counseling ends once you finish watching one video, in the case of the present application, content can be provided continuously, making it suitable for subscription-like billing and commercially preferable.

[0021] (Variation 1) Because the core processes of ACT can be learned relatively independently, an assessment scale corresponding to a specific core process (for example, well-known ACT assessment scales such as MPFI, CompactACT, and FFMQ can be used) can be used to assess the core process before and after the execution of an exercise for that core process (a series of processes intended in this invention, from providing information activated by touching a tile to providing the exercise), and if the predetermined standard score is not met after the exercise, different information on the same core process can be provided again as information. In this case, providing the same information again may result in problems with the aptitude for the exercise and the inability to master it, so it is advantageous to provide at least some different exercises.

[0022] (Variation 2) While the above-described embodiments use a single information database to provide the same information to each user, it is also possible to configure an information database for each user and customize the information provided for each user. For example, while the above embodiments describe providing information to improve psychological flexibility, it is also possible to provide disease-specific intervention information, such as providing users with evaluation scales at the time of registration and providing information on psychological interventions to relieve frustration starting 10 days before the predicted start date of their period (or a date and time when PMS symptoms are expected to occur, depending on the individual) for users who experience severe lower back pain during PMS or menstruation (if the user is evaluated as having a problem using a PMS / PMDD scale or pain scale at the time of registration), or providing video content on lower back pain exercises starting from the day of their period. Also, providing information on defusion exercises before a scheduled outing using the schedule function to enable users to enjoy going out (if the user is evaluated as having a problem using a Pain Disability Assessment Scale at the time of registration), etc. (In addition to disease-specific information, it is also possible to obtain user preference information in advance and provide other information, such as information tailored to the user's hobbies and preferences). Furthermore, the information database may be accessible on a group basis. Groups can be set up as a company, department, club, family or relatives, team, union, or some other group. By allowing access as a group, it is preferable to set up information that should be shared as a group, such as corporate activity information or employee benefit information in the case of a company. Well-known methods can be used for this purpose, such as adding user identification information for each set of information in a database, and when a user accesses it, the system determines whether or not to provide that set of information based on that information. Also, the database can be stored in a memory area limited to accessible users, so that only specific individuals or members of authorized groups can access it. Well-known interventions that improve disease symptoms, such as ACT, general psychotherapy, and other physical therapies, can be applied to the information.

[0023] A user may search by hashtag. For example, a user interested in "acceptance" can search by entering #ACC into the search window 303 via the touch panel (input device 104) at the timing of flow 253. The input / output block 201, which detects this tag input, transmits the input information to the control block 206. The control block 206 then retrieves information registered in the information DB of the storage device 133 via the storage management block 205, retrieves information matching the tag information, and displays it on the LCD display of the output device 103 via the input / output block 201. Furthermore, since the user can search for and retrieve the information they want to see, depending on their browsing level, they can obtain information content that meets their interests and improve their learning efficiency. Furthermore, touching a tile selected from the main matrix screen may simultaneously display additional explanations on the displayed screen, typically text linked to the displayed situation (preferably stored together with the linked information in the system's storage device). Furthermore, the original tile may be extracted by searching for words in the text information.

[0024] In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which intervention information based on the core processes of ACT was provided, but counseling based on other psychotherapies (well-known psychotherapies such as schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness) can also be used. In this case, this can be achieved by associating multiple activities that make up the counseling scenario with each tile displayed in the information window. In this case, it is preferable to design each activity so that its content is less related to other activities, as this reduces dependency on the order.

[0025] In addition to the information on intervention processing based on psychotherapy as in the above embodiment, the information provided may also include information that the user is interested in, such as beauty and dieting. In this case, it is expected that the user will continue to use the system for that information, which is preferable.

[0026] Although the above-described embodiments show examples of associating information (for example, information that can be called up by swiping from one piece of information), other associations between pieces of information may also be made. For example, an identifier indicating a priority between pieces of information may be provided, and information with a higher priority may be displayed in a tile with a lower number (i.e., displayed at the top of the information window), an identifier indicating whether or not the information has been viewed by the user may be attached to the information, and unviewed information may be displayed in a tile with a lower number, or viewed information may not be displayed, or specific information may be displayed only when viewed, or an identifier that determines the display order may be added.

[0027] Furthermore, the availability of information registered in the system to users can be determined based on the user's level. User level refers to the user's billing status (e.g., only information tagged as "free" is provided to free users), the user's position within the group (e.g., information provided to managers and above), the user's usage and proficiency (e.g., information viewed by a user can be memorized and not provided again, or information can be assigned a level of difficulty and only information below or above the user's level is displayed depending on the user's proficiency (e.g., rating on a scale)), and the user's identification within the group. By limiting the information provided based on the user's billing level or psychotherapy proficiency level, it is possible to achieve efficient individual management within the group, improved operator profits, and systematic psychotherapy mastery for users. Information that has been touched once and displayed can be prevented from redisplaying on the matrix-like main screen. Information indicating whether a particular user has touched information once or not can be stored in a display database or the user's personal data, and information that has not been touched once can be displayed at the top of the main screen and information that has been touched once can be displayed below it. Information can also be displayed randomly.

[0028] In the above-described embodiment, the displayed information increases as new information is registered, but increasing the amount of information displayed can slow down system operation. Therefore, it is possible to set an upper limit on the number of pieces of information displayed, or to not display information older than a certain period of time. It is also possible to add additional functions, such as saving information and link addresses for information that is no longer displayed, and allowing the contents to be retrieved by touching a tag, searching a hashtag, or storing it as an archive file. In addition to adding tile information to be displayed to an information database, other well-known methods can also be used, such as having the control block control the VRAM of an information processing terminal of the system via a control device, rewriting the correspondence between tiles and information in the VRAM as appropriate, and displaying the information based on that information.

[0029] (Variation 3) FIG. 6 shows an example of a community customized for the present invention. In FIG. 6, a community customized for a consumer goods manufacturer is shown. In this example, it is convenient to prepare a separate database for managing community information (this information can also be stored in an information database). The database stores product advertising information registered by consumer goods manufacturers, purchase dates of products purchased by users, and estimated dates (which may be entered by the user) when consumer goods will run out, typically based on the period of use or the user's consumption schedule. Product information may also be linked to related product information provided by manufacturers. In this example, button 305 can provide information such as product advertising from consumer goods manufacturers (FIG. 6(a)). Touching function button 306 (e.g., the button indicated by the dashed line) displays the purchase management screen shown in FIG. 6(b) as a function linked to the database. This screen displays the products and purchase dates registered by the user, as well as the estimated date when the products will run out, estimated based on the user's consumption behavior. Alert settings can also be configured. In this example, the date is set to 14 days in advance, so the control block 206, input / output block 201, and schedule management block 203 work together to issue an alert urging the user to make a purchase 14 days before the expected date, so that the user can see it via the output device of the information processing terminal 110. While this variation uses a consumer goods manufacturer and its customers as an example, other examples are possible, such as a company and its employees, where information could include providing various corporate information, and functions such as employee attendance management, learning status management, and other functions. For club activities, information could include game information, training camp information, and other information, and functions such as recording the user's training, one-on-one chatbot interactions with the coach, and other functions. Furthermore, a function could be added to anonymously match and connect users who share common interests on a specific topic. Here, it is preferable for the topic to be mental health-related, as anonymity allows for open communication.

[0030] While the present specification has described an example of a system comprising an information processing terminal and a server, the present invention is not limited to this, and all information may be stored in the information processing terminal. Furthermore, each device in the information processing terminal or in a system including the information processing terminal and the server is controlled by a functional block of a software program so that each function is realized in cooperation with the other devices. While the present invention has been described based on several embodiments, it goes without saying that elements used in each embodiment can be added to the configuration of other embodiments. Furthermore, while the present invention has shown an example in which the evaluation is carried out using a quantitative evaluation of an evidence-based scale, the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that modifications are possible, such as changing the presentation method to audio, video, or game format, or combining several presentation methods, such as text and audio reading, or shortening the questions, or using unique questions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 100 System of the present invention 101 Control device 102 Storage device 103 Display device 104 Input Device 105 Communication equipment 106 Monitoring equipment 110 User's information processing terminal 120 Internet 130 servers 131 Communication equipment 132 Control device 133 Storage device

Claims

1. 1. A system for mental health self-care, comprising: An information processing terminal included in the system, Provide the user with information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system, sequentially or at any time, for a certain period of time, continuously, so that the user can select one of the treatments on the screen of the information processing terminal; Furthermore, the system allows the user to learn ACT by providing the user with information on intervention processes based on the core processes of ACT newly registered in the system, sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time.

2. The system of claim 1 further provides the user with information on intervention treatments for improving symptoms of a specific disease continuously for a certain period of time, next or at any time.

3. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the information on the intervention process is associated with buttons arranged in a matrix on the screen of the information processing terminal.

4. The system described in claim 3, wherein when a user selects the information, first related information related to the information is displayed on the screen, and when the first related information is further selected, second related information related to the first related information is displayed at least on the screen.

5. 1. A system for mental health self-care, comprising: An information processing terminal included in the system, a first providing step of providing information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system to the user sequentially or at any time continuously for a certain period of time on the screen of the information processing terminal in a selectable manner by the user; Furthermore, a second providing step of providing the user with information on intervention processes based on the core processes of the ACT newly registered in the system, sequentially or as needed, for a certain period of time, and continuously; This is a method of providing healthcare information that helps people acquire ACT.

6. 1. A mental health self-care software program, comprising: The software program is a mental health self-care system, A first function provides information on a plurality of intervention treatments based on the core process of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) registered in the system to the user sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time, so that the user can select the treatment on the screen of the information processing terminal; A software program that runs on the self-care system to enable the user to learn ACT, and a second function that provides the user with information on intervention processing based on the core process of ACT that has been newly registered in the system, sequentially or at any time, continuously for a certain period of time.

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