SilverCloud is a digital option for therapy, available to patients across Barking and Dagenham as part of the regular Talking Therapies service. It gives patients greater choice and is an additional resource alongside existing methods of delivering Talking Therapies. Patients will still have a choice to receive face-to-face or group interventions.
What is SilverCloud?
SilverCloud is an online course which offers NICE approved therapies to help patients manage stress, anxiety and depression. The patient works through a series of topics selected by a therapist to address specific needs. The eight-week course is designed to be completed in the patient’s own time and at their own pace.
How does it work?
SilverCloud uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help the patient change the way they think and feel about things. Once registered, the patient works through a series of topics chosen by their therapist at their own pace, where and when it suits them. The therapist will check in with the patient about once every two weeks during the course to review their progress. The course features videos, activities, quizzes, audio guides and the patient’s own online journal. The patient will have full access to SilverCloud for one year after activating their account.
Patients can access SilverCloud from any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.
For more information contact your IAPT team on 0300 300 1554 and select option 3 for Barking and Dagenham.
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