SilverCloud – Mental Health Programmes
Referred
Anxiety
Those who are looking to gain tools to understand and manage anxiety, identify and change negative thoughts, and develop coping mechanisms to combat anxiety.
Depression
Develop strategies to tackle unpleasant symptoms of depression, identify negative thoughts and how to take action against these, while understanding triggers and developing tools to minimise a relapse.
Depression & Anxiety
Develop strategies to tackle unpleasant symptoms of anxiety and depression, identify negative and anxious thoughts and how to take action against these, while understanding triggers and developing tools to minimise a relapse.
Depression & Anxiety if you have Diabetes
Designed to help individuals with diabetes in managing their depression and anxiety by tackling common mental health challenges, promoting their ability to self-manage and improving their overall mental and physical health.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Specifically for individuals dealing with Generalised Anxiety (which tends to be chronic in nature) who are looking to gain tools to understand and manage their anxiety, identify, and change negative thoughts, and develop coping mechanisms to combat anxiety.
Health Anxiety
Learn skills to manage persistent and excessive worry around the status of your health.
OCD
Understand the anxiety of persistent obsessions and compulsions, and learn ways to break the vicious circle.
Panic
Take steps to overcome the overwhelming feelings associated with panic, and panic attacks.
Phobia
Learn techniques to manage the distress of phobias, and help overcome your fears.
Social Anxiety
Overcome persistent fear of social situations and manage feelings of excessive self-consciousness.
SilverCloud provides private and secure access anywhere, anytime, to evidence-based, online programmes that will help teach you techniques to reduce symptoms of low mood, anxiety and stress. During this current pandemic we have a COVID-19 module which focuses on low mood and stress and also additional programmes available for people suffering from mental health issues related to Long Term Conditions. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, SilverCloud is very interactive and very flexible. It can be used on your phone or tablet device so that you always have access to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
CBT Delivered by Silver Cloud FAQ’s
What is Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud is an online treatment programme that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing depression and/or anxiety. It consists of a list of modules to be completed at your leisure. The programme is interactive, during session you can watch video clips, complete exercises and learn CBT techniques that can help with depression and anxiety. You will be given tasks to complete during the week and between modules.
How do I get referred
If you would like to be referred to the Perinatal Wellbeing Programme, please contact your community midwife, GP or NHS Clinician.
If you would like to be referred to the Space from Anxiety for Teenagers, please speak to your GP, NHS clinician, school nurse or guidance teacher.
How will it help me
Silver Cloud will help you to pinpoint and change unhelpful ways of thinking that can affect how you feel while teaching you more effective ways of solving problems.
How many modules do I need to complete
It is important to complete as many modules as possible. When completing the first couple of modules it may be hard to see how it is relevant to your situation however the programme is designed to build up your knowledge and skills over the modules, if you stop too early you will not get the full benefits of the treatment.
Additional modules can be added if you want by messaging your supporter for help.
When you receive your activation email click on the “Get Started” button and choose a username and password. After this you can now login via the app or Internet browser on https://uk.silvercloudhealth.com.
Download the app via your app store by typing in “Silver Cloud” on android or “Silver Cloud Toolkit” on apple devices.
If you clicked on the “Get Started” button on your PC and it loads in Internet Explorer there can be issues, its best to use another browser. However, if you can select a username or password then just log into https://uk.silvercloudhealth.com on another browser using your username and password like Chrome, Mozilla, Firefox or use the app to finish off the beginning module.
Is the information I put in confidential
Yes. You have a username and password so that no-one else can access the details you enter and all your data is stored in an encrypted database.
What happens if I say yes to suicidal thoughts?
Some modules will ask you if you have had suicidal thoughts. If you answer yes then your GP will be informed the next working day. If you are completing the course outside of standard working hours, it is recommended you contact NHS 24.
What happens if I phone NHS 24
NHS 24 has highly trained staff available 24 hours a day. When you call they will ask you a series of questions which will help them determine the best way to support and help you. This may include transferring you a clinical nursing staff, the Samaritans or Breathing Space.
Where can I complete the course
The course can be completed in your home on any device including PC, Laptop, Mobile and Tablets or in a community site such as a library.
What role does the Review/Supporter have?
When the Computerized Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Team set you up for Silver Cloud they will set a review date. This is just to check in on any messages you have left, offer other additional modules or even give any other friendly advice as well as help with some IT issues where possible, although the app has IT help within it.