From RIAT and RISM to EnLite | your international network of therapeutic companions

The International Network of Therapeutic Companions – RIAT was a seed that germinated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2017. However, its results and objectives have become so necessary in current times that the company has borne fruit, created solid roots and is already flourishing in the segment of providing human care services based on the highest level of quality and efficiency .

This is because, for Marcel Araújo, one of the founders of RIAT and which has now become EnLite , “in the current model, patients and families feel that they pay high prices , professionals believe that they are poorly paid and health plans are experiencing financial difficulties, or almost . ” In other words, it doesn’t work for anyone and to overcome this we need innovation, delivering better results for everyone and building a disruption in the current model .”

Therefore, we invite you to learn about and experience a new reality in human care and mental health. Follow us for this complete content on how EnLite is committed to making recovery a priority for everyone!

The beginning of a strategic and transformative vision for mental health

To tell the story of EnLite and its direct relationship with the international network model of therapeutic companions, we need to start in 2017. After all, it was there that Ana Joulie Moura and Marcel Araújo founded RIAT, while they were both in Buenos Aires.

And very different from a dream, which usually remains in the realm of ideas and does not always become reality, Ana and Marcel’s proposal was built strategically. To achieve this, they organized RIAT based on the humanized relationship between patients, family members, professionals and institutions. In other words, in order to guarantee transparency and access to high-quality services.

Why was RIAT born in Buenos Aires?

The birth of the International Network of Therapeutic Companions in Buenos Aires was not just a coincidence. In short, it was because the city is recognized worldwide for its proactive approach to mental health and for its excellent treatment, research and care .

To reinforce this data, for example, there is data that shows that Buenos Aires has the largest number of mental health professionals in the world. For example, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, among others. In this case, around 198 professionals for every 100,000 inhabitants. By comparison, the Brazilian average is 21.6, according to the Republic in Data Institute . And this, for mental health workers such as psychiatrists, occupational therapists, music therapists, etc.

In turn, in the capital of our Argentine neighbors, mental health policy has been strengthened in recent years, with emphasis on the sanctioning of the National Mental Health Law of 2010. It defined broader rules on fundamental rights in the treatment and care of mental health, in addition to reducing the use of psychiatric institutions and promoting treatment alternatives in communities.

In other words, Law 26,657 in Argentina has established itself as a solid and important inspiration for the emergence of RIAT as an international network of therapeutic companions.

Growth and expansion: RIAT’s arrival in Brazil

In its third year of operation in the Argentine market as an international network of therapeutic companions, RIAT has significantly expanded its operations. To this end, it has started to include caregivers and monitors from drug addiction rehabilitation clinics among its available services.

However, its most daring strategic initiative occurred in 2020. After all, in the midst of the most critical moment of the Covid-19 pandemic, it opened its Brazilian headquarters in the city of Manaus.

For those who don’t remember, the capital of Amazonas had one of the most complex scenarios in the first months of the pandemic in Brazil, which left the health system in the state on the brink of collapse. This was because the contamination rates were above the national average and there was even a lack of oxygen for hospitalized patients.

In contrast to the chaotic scenario, the International Network of Therapeutic Companions offered free care for 3 months to anyone who needed it . In this way, it expanded its impact on mental health issues that were directly related to the pandemic.

RISM steps in to bring digital transformation

As RIAT expanded to serve patients across Brazil, it participated in Hack for Brazil . In short, it was a program led by the startup accelerator GROW+, which had the partnership of more than 40 companies and institutions to structure ideas and initiatives that would be efficient in combating the impacts of Covid-19.

To this end, the International Mental Health Network (RISM) enters the scene, a company co-founded by the owners of RIAT together with Fabrício Bertoncello Scariot, current CTO of EnLite .

And all of this leads to the recognition of the International Network of Therapeutic Companions as the owner of one of the best projects to mitigate the effects of the pandemic in Brazil. This then guides the strategy of RIAT and RISM for the intensive use of technology in the creation of the most modern management of human care and mental health.

Understanding the difficulties in human mental health care

When thinking about the ideal model for an international network of therapeutic companions, it is possible to list the perfect scenario to determine efficiency. In short, it requires patients to recover, service providers to become more professional and society to rebuild itself, right?

However, in practice, there are several factors that prevent the resolution of issues related to mental health. For example, access to this type of service, the number of services provided through the public health system and even the costs involved in monitoring this type of care.

Furthermore, in that pandemic scenario where the country was beginning to accelerate the use of digital tools for different solutions, it was necessary to think about a new paradigm for human care and mental health 4.0.

The emergence of an innovative concept: The clinic without walls!

When thinking about a digital clinic with human care and mental health services today, the idea may seem common to many. However, it is necessary to analyze it based on two fundamental questions, which guided the emergence of EnLite and the structuring of its services.

The first is that our focus is continually on making our human care and mental health services available to anyone, anywhere in the world. In addition, the concept of a clinic without walls is guided by a practice based on conscious empathy. In other words, we do not give up on transparency in our relationships and maintain the premise of science, innovation and the experience of our users.

RIAT and RISM become EnLite: convergence for excellence

And so, we arrive in 2024, when the International Network of Therapeutic Companions (RIAT) and the International Network for Mental Health (RISM) merge to create EnLite Health Solutions . However, much more than being born big, EnLite is born convergent, innovative and with solutions that adapt to the reality of best practices in mental health in the world.

To achieve this, we offer personalization as the starting point for each therapeutic project. In other words, each patient is unique to EnLite , and we place them at the center of our care so that their recovery and care are carried out with the greatest efficiency and quality.

EnLite and the values that guide our journey

Each of EnLite ‘s values is non-negotiable. After all, they are part of the solid foundation that allows the creation, improvement, application and analysis of all the solutions we offer. They are:

Excellence | This is what allows us to maintain a high standard of care, continuous learning and innovation. This way, we can offer exceptional care that deeply touches the lives of our patients;

Originality | Because we believe that every interaction is unique, EnLite sees this value as a reflection of our dedication. In short, this is what enables our approach with personalized and innovative care;

Purity | Much more than an abstract concept, when we speak of a pure concept, we root our principles of action in trust and mutual respect. To this end, we always use truth, integrity and kindness as our philosophy of life;

Faith | Because we believe that the bonds built through faith generate courage and determination, we use this source of hope to support those who need our services.

EnLite’s Global Impact, Recognition and Awards

It is clear that such a well-structured and focused strategy, as it was at RIAT and continues with EnLite , would be recognized throughout its journey, right?

Therefore, it is worth highlighting that, in addition to the GROW+ recognition , we were also:

– Challenger Semifinalists The Case Economy | MIT LOVE

In it, Marcel addressed the paradigm in mental health that eliminates long-term hospitalizations, the lack of integration between the multidisciplinary team that cares for a person, among others.

– Finalist of the Entrepreneurial Capital Program | SEBRAE

– Awarded as the Best Mental Health Support Service in Argentina

In 2020, we received two awards that certified the excellence of our services as an international network of therapeutic companions in Argentina. The first was given by Corporate Vision and the second by the New World Report Awards .

EnLite Custom Solutions: One is for You!

So far we have told you about how the International Network of Therapeutic Companions came about, how it arrived in Brazil, joined RISM and became EnLite . But if we have already explained what we do, it is time for you to understand how we do it.

After all, in order to personalize care for each type of patient, we have a complex structure that can be adapted to all types of needs. In this case, it is divided into Care (human care), Clinic (psychology clinic), Lean (training) and Lab (scientific basis for mental health care).

EnLite Care | An international network of therapeutic companions

First, it is important to explain that EnLite Care is a therapeutic and caregiving service for a wide range of patients. However, it is important not to confuse it with, for example, the work of a nursing professional, who can, among other things, administer medications.

In short, therapeutic caregivers and companions have multiple indications depending on each patient. After all, they are able to provide company, stimulate cognition, foster autonomy, promote social reintegration, among others.

Below, we will explain in more detail some of the profiles that can benefit from hiring a therapeutic companion and/or caregiver.

People recovering from addictions

Any family that has had or has an addict in their life knows that relapses or interruptions in treatment are possible. However, with therapeutic support, it is possible to avoid or reduce the risk of returning to addiction.

However, not everyone who has a family member undergoing detoxification or addiction treatment is able to be around them on a regular basis, whether through personal activities or work. Therefore, accessing the international network of therapeutic companions can be an efficient alternative to motivate someone in their recovery project.

Elderly people who do not have autonomy

Elderly people who lack mobility or autonomy can also benefit from hiring therapeutic companions. In addition, those who have illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or others that prevent them from being alone can find this solution a form of humanized care.

After all, our caregivers, in addition to providing company, can provide nutritional support, administer medication as prescribed by a doctor and even perform personal hygiene.

People who have had accidents or are temporarily or permanently disabled

An international network of therapeutic companions is also useful for people with any mobility problems. The same applies to those who are unable to perform everyday activities, whether due to an accident, illness or temporary condition.

For example, a person who has had to have their leg in a cast, has undergone surgery that requires rest, or has impaired motor coordination. To this end, a therapeutic caregiver can provide assistance with daily tasks, accompany them on walks or exercises authorized by the doctor, among other things.

People with physical or mental illnesses

EnLite ‘s solutions in terms of physical and mental care. In the first case, because the importance of a caregiver is recurrent in situations where someone experiences loss of mobility or requires special care.

On the other hand, people with mental disorders also often require extra attention for care or treatment. For example, with autism spectrum disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, among others.

After all, according to data from the Yellow September suicide prevention campaigns , most of these diseases can lead to self-extermination. Which makes therapeutic monitoring necessary for the patient.

Other functions and responsibilities of the therapeutic companion

In addition to the examples listed above, EnLite also uses the expertise that RIAT has brought to the segment to expand the tasks of a therapeutic caregiver. Therefore, we can also list the following among their functions and responsibilities:

• Provide emotional restraint;
• Stimulate the patient’s cognition;
• Contribute to social reintegration;
• Mediate communication;
• Intervene in emergency situations;
• Plan routines with the aim of promoting well-being;
• Communicate with the team responsible for the patient’s health and much more.

Human care modalities via EnLite Care

To serve as an international network of therapeutic companions, EnLite provides 3 types of caregivers. They are:

Social Caregiver | With 2 events per month, totaling 8 hours, the social care professional is recommended for accompanying medical appointments, shifts, procedures, shopping and others;

Cognitive caregiver | In turn, those who need cognitive care can count on a professional 4 times a month, totaling 16 hours per month. In short, it is the best solution for cases in which a person needs a companion in order to improve their cognition and/or mental health;

Full caregiver | Finally, those who want full care will have a person available for up to 120 hours during an event. For example, when the family travels and needs a companion for someone who cannot be alone.

Want to be a therapeutic caregiver? | Register here

EnLite Clinic | A journey of mental health recovery

While EnLite Care focuses on humanized care, EnLite Clinic is our solution for those seeking clinical psychology services. To do this, we first provide a free admission consultation for the patient.

In this process, we seek to understand each person’s needs and, based on this, we search among the professionals affiliated with EnLite to find the one with the greatest expertise and knowledge on the issue. From this, a therapeutic project will be built that takes into account all of their individuality. To this end, we rely on daily supervision reports and use data driven science.

Schedule here | Free admission consultation

Package options for all needs

With EnLite Clinic , patients can choose between 3 package options, which offer 2, 4 or 8 sessions per month. However, even with the variation in the number of consultations, all of them involve online care, the therapeutic plan and the clinical history.

In addition, they also use a progress chart to guide the professional about the patient.

EnLite CLinic and a complete psychological approach

By having a range of mental health professionals from different specialties, EnLite Clinic can be a solution with a wide range of services. In other words, no matter what your needs are, we can help.

In short, we have psychologists with broad knowledge on a variety of subjects, ranging from family issues, mental and emotional disorders, grief, sexuality, addictions, stress and much more.

Topics that EnLite Clinic addresses

To explain our versatility in the most diverse areas of Psychology, we have listed below the main themes that may be addressed by EnLite .

• Anxiety, depression, bipolarity, autism spectrum disorder, self-harm and other situations that require mental health care;
• Adoption of children, adolescence or family conflicts;
• Marriage and romantic relationships;
• Sexuality, gender identity, LGBTQIA+;
• Domestic, sexual, patrimonial violence, harassment and others;
• Legal conflicts and professional issues;
• Elderly and senior citizens;
• Social isolation, interaction, fears and desires;
• Addictions, dependencies and harmful relationships with substances or acts, among others.

EnLite Learn | The largest human care and mental health community in Latin America

Formerly known as RIAT and now as EnLite , the international network of therapeutic companions has only grown and remained strong thanks to its specialized knowledge. However, we know that sharing knowledge is the best way to enhance it.

That’s why EnLite Learn is our solution to offer content about mental health for those who want to train and become therapeutic companions. And the best part: we also have free courses and, in addition to the training, the portal will feature workshops and other activities that make learning much more effective.

EnLite Learn main focuses

EnLite Learn is constantly updated. To this end, it provides training that focuses on two of the most important areas for EnLite . In this case, technical courses in Psychology and training for companions and therapeutic caregivers.

But that’s not all! After all, the content covers a wide range of topics on mental health, providing training and knowledge to anyone seeking reliable information on the subject.

Another point worth noting is that, considering the different audiences that can benefit from this type of learning, EnLite Learn will also offer basic courses for society. In other words, it doesn’t matter if your interest is personal or professional, here you will find the best learning content.

To this end, we will have partnerships and projects linked to educational institutions and other institutions specialized in human care and mental health.

EnLite Lab | The science of data-driven human care and mental health

In times where technology has metrics, content and ease of data sharing on its side, EnLite Lab is the convergence of all this. After all, it is where we gather all the relevant material so that the work of the international network of therapeutic companions can happen.

In short, we use Data-Driven – a data-driven approach – to build solid information material on mental health. Therefore, you will find in EnLite Lab :

– A library of books, studies, scientific articles, e-books and other materials that aim to advance the science of human care and mental health;

– Rich content, written by experts who seek to answer questions, demystify concepts and bring curiosities to the general public.

Benefits of Data Driven for Mental Health Care

What makes Data Driven a smart and modern alternative when it comes to mental health is that it enables continuous data analysis. In other words, by evaluating the different daily reports and therapeutic projects of EnLite patients , we are able to effectively structure a more assertive standard for each person.

After all, by being able to collect and analyze this data, it becomes easier for us to understand the following points:

– The best approaches for each person and need;

– Replicate the methods that have shown the best clinical results;

– Understand the deficiencies and areas for improvement of our professionals;

– Be able to standardize our service based on our values;

– Organize the supply and demand of our services in an agile, effective and optimized manner.

EnLite for companies and mental health care in the corporate environment

According to a survey published by the British platform The Happiness Index , the Brazilian happiness index at work is lower than the world average. This is because, while the world reaches 7.8 on a scale of 1 to 10, in Brazil, this index is 7.2. But what does this have to do with mental health?

Well, dissatisfied employees tend to have work-related mental disorders (WMD), which are the third leading cause of absence from work.

That’s why EnLite sought to improve a solution that has been around since RIAT’s time and offers EnLite for companies as one of its services . In other words, you can count on us for both personal and corporate support.

And at EnLite for companies , our pillars are:

– Services that accompany the employee’s entire journey, from awareness to support in critical cases;

– Focus on corporate prosperity, so that we can be a strategic partner that takes care of the company’s human capital;

– Creation and implementation of exclusive programs based on the needs of each organization.

Points that EnLite for companies can solve for you

Data shows that, on average, 1 in 4 employees take time off from work due to mental health issues. However, there are other challenges that you need to consider that may indicate that you need EnLite for companies . For example:

• Difficulty in creating well-informed leadership that inspires its followers;
• High rate of delays, absences or failure to meet goals and tasks by employees;
• Difficulty in retaining and attracting talent within the company;
• Inefficient use of company services and benefits, as well as high claims rate;
• Low employee engagement and loss of productivity;
• Increase in the accident prevention factor (FAP), among others.

EnLite for companies: prevention and awareness

Through EnLite for companies, you can also count on support for the events calendar. This way, you can increase awareness of your business with corporate workshops, on seasonal dates such as:

• White January (mental health), Blue April (autism awareness); Yellow September (suicide prevention), Red December (AIDS awareness), among others;
• Campaigns for International Women’s Day, Anti-Racism Day, LGBTQIA+ Pride Day, National Accessibility Day, among others.

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Corporate Solutions

For companies that want to invest in the mental health and well-being of their employees, EnLite for companies has put together a tailor-made plan. In it, your employees will have access to a corporate human care and mental health program.

The coverage is for 12 months and includes caregivers, therapeutic companions and psychology professionals. In addition, they can benefit from up to 120 hours per year and 1 monthly therapy session.

From RIAT to EnLite: we are always the best option

EnLite ‘s history and understanding the evolution of our services as an international network of therapeutic companions, we decided to list what sets us apart from all other services of this nature.

After all, we are not a catalog of service providers and we deliver everything with the utmost care, professionalism and affection.

Personalized and humanized care

EnLite takes care of people. That’s why we believe that humanizing care and doing it in a way that meets each person’s individual needs is what drives us. So expect our service, at every stage, to show uncompromising respect for your situation .

Patient-focused therapeutic project

Knowing that the search for therapeutic companions or mental health professionals often involves emotional fragility, EnLite offers support. And for this to be effective, we individually outline a therapeutic plan that seeks to understand the goals and expectations of each patient.

In other words, it doesn’t matter if your recovery will happen in the short, medium or long term. It will always have our dedication and care.

Commitment to professional excellence

Each person who is part of the EnLite team receives the same care that we dedicate to our patients. In this way, we position ourselves as a solid link between the needs of a person or company and the expertise of our professionals.

Data Driven to optimize processes and results

If technology can seem impersonal or cold in many situations, its use at EnLite goes in the opposite direction. This is because it is the resource that allows us to base procedures, treatments and actions based on data.

In short, we rely on innovation to establish quality standards, replicate successful methods and ensure efficiency in our solutions.

Interdisciplinary integration of solutions

Through EnLite Care, Clinic, Learn, Lab and for companies, EnLite is able to provide a unique convergence of solutions for therapeutic monitoring and mental health care.

This way, everyone has an EnLite for themselves, according to their needs and expectations regarding our services. In short, patients recover, service providers become more professional and society rebuilds itself !

To achieve this, EnLite takes full responsibility for connecting our patients. We then build the environment to ensure harmony in actions, practices, procedures and information.

Reference as an international network of therapeutic companions

Currently present in Argentina and Brazil, EnLite has already provided over 300,000 hours of services. In other words, since it was RIAT, the impressive numbers involving the company have not stopped growing.

In addition, there are more than 5,000 service providers in our base, with an unrestricted focus on human care.

Constant evolution in its methods

Understanding the ongoing adaptation, change, and alteration in matters involving mental health, EnLite is committed to innovation. In other words, we do not give up on keeping our solutions aligned with any new demands from society.

Just as it was during the COVID-19 pandemic, our entire team remains attentive to studies, professional ethics, data and other issues that can broaden our focus on human care. In this way, we are able to gain the support of our patients by ensuring that we adapt to each patient’s needs. For example, when dealing with riverside dwellers in the Amazon and southern Argentineans, considering their social characteristics, climates, interactions and unique contexts.

After all, it is not possible to personalize mental health care without understanding that some people may experience periods of isolation due to the cold, while others may experience periods of isolation due to access. And for each situation, we have a humanized and individualized therapeutic project.

Mental health is non-negotiable: count on EnLite to take care of it!

After fully understanding the history of the International Network of Therapeutic Companions (RIAT) and how this strategic vision became EnLite , we invite you to learn more about our mental health care, monitoring and support services.

After all, we are a clinic without walls and here you will find solutions for you, your family, friends or even your company.

Here at EnLite , you will understand why the most important result for us is the recovery of those who seek us out. And that when we touch different lives, we contribute to the reconstruction of the entire society in which we are present.

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