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So... what is Calipso?

  • Calipso is a range of computer-based courses that help you to manage common mental health conditions more effectively
  • Each course is available on multimedia CD-ROM
  • Videos, soundtracks, images and graphics are used with text to make learning more interesting and effective.
  • They are evidence-based and promote clinical good practice.
  • To view an overview of the product range click here
  • To request an information pack click here
  • Calipso also publishes self-help books and organises training days on the management of mental health disorders.

Who develops Calipso?

  • The medical experts who developed the first Calipso CD-ROM in 1995 remain the lead authors of new course material and advise on information and structure design to maximise learning effectiveness.
  • Media Innovations Ltd, is responsible for co-ordinating development sales, marketing and accounting activities. It works with a host of specialist designers, Recorded Devilery, a multimedia production company and product evaluators.
  • Based in the UK, Media Innovations Ltd is a University of Leeds subsidiary company.