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Digital mental health and wellbeing programmes that work

Welcome to the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) national Guided Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Service. If you are feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or looking to support your overall mental health, SilverCloud® by Amwell® programmes are available to you for free, 24/7 from any device.

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Your mental health journey with SilverCloud

SilverCloud® by Amwell® is a leading evidence-based digital mental health and wellbeing platform used by over one million people. SilverCloud programmes offer a new way to a healthier mind. 

It uses proven tools based on  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support a variety of mental health issues.  

The platform can be accessed immediately through any device, 24 hours a day, and is easy to use. 

Access the platform for free with a referral from a GP, HSE Primary Care Psychologist, HSE Therapist/Counsellor (National Counselling Service/Counselling in Primary Care), HSE Community Mental Health team or Jigsaw.

In this video you’ll hear from Aidan, a Supporter working with SilverCloud clients.

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How SilverCloud works?

The platform uses clinically proven digital CBT programmes which last 6-8 weeks. During those 6-8 weeks:

  • You will learn about CBT and how to use its principles to support your mental health and wellbeing.
  • You will be assigned a Supporter, who will guide you through your programme by sending you written reviews on a weekly basis.

Self-guided use will continue to be available to you even after you complete the guided portion of the programme.

To get started with SilverCloud

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How to request a SilverCloud referral

Speak to your GP, HSE Primary Care Psychologist, National Counselling Service/CIPC Counsellor/Therapist, HSE Community Mental Health team or Jigsaw and request a SilverCloud referral.

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Getting started with your SilverCloud account

Once your referral is processed by our team, you will receive an invitation email which will allow you to create your account on the SilverCloud platform and onboard your programme.

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Meet your supporter after onboarding

Once you complete your onboarding questionnaires, you’ll be assigned a Supporter. Your Supporter will guide you via written reviews as you become familiar with the programme.

Meet a supporter

It’s really meaningful work. There’s something about just logging in and seeing someone engaging. I might have seen someone share a message and they’ve taken something that they’ve learned from the programme, they’re applied to their day-to-day life and they’re noticing a difference. Because with depression and anxiety, it can feel so pervasive, it can feel so personal and like it’s going to last forever, and there is no way out. So when they get that first glimpse of a possibility that it’s going to be better, that’s what it’s all for really. You are getting them started on their first step towards a better life, where they feel more comfortable in themselves and more confident in their abilities.

Aidan

Supporter
I have really enjoyed being with this team since the service was rolled out across Ireland in 2021. It's a very flexible kind of treatment for clients, which I like. Everyone on the team supports each other really well and there's great learning both from the client feedback and from my colleagues. My favourite part about being a supporter is being there for someone through a really difficult time and seeing them learn new insights and skills is very rewarding. I often get direct messages from clients which is something I really enjoy.

Louise Bhandal

Supporter

What our users say

I liked that I received solid advice and coping strategies. In the past, I was only given vague and non-specific advice which I didn't find helpful. The program actively helped me to alter my behaviour and really helped me deal with my anxiety.

Alan

The Depression programme
Having clear and structured modules helped me to work through my issues without making me feel frustrated as it was clear that the necessary changes would not occur overnight, yet progress was being made.

Anika

the Anxiety programme

Clinically verified

  • up to 80%

    of participants show improvement

    in depression and anxiety symptoms

  • up to 65%

    recovery rate
  • 93%

    users satisfaction
  • 1M+

    users think and feel better