# SilverCloud® by Amwell

> SilverCloud® by Amwell supplies digital cognitive behavioural therapy and wellbeing programmes to health systems, health plans, employers and universities. Originating in a Trinity College Dublin research project and founded in 2012, the business combines interactive self-help with optional human support and tools for integrating digital care into clinical pathways. Amwell acquired it in 2021; its programmes have reached more than one million people.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Ken Cahill (Co-founder and founding CEO), James Bligh (Co-founder and founding CTO), Karen Tierney (Co-founder and founding CPO), Gavin Doherty (Co-founder; research project lead), John Sharry (Co-founder; Parents Plus collaborator)
- **Products:** SilverCloud digital mental health platform, Space from Depression, Space from Anxiety, Wellbeing programmes, Space for Sleep
- **Notable:** Named Most Investable Business in Ireland at the 2012 Software Investment Forum., Published a 361-participant routine-care depression and anxiety trial in npj Digital Medicine in 2020., Surpassed one million users in 2022, according to the company.

## Products & services

- **SilverCloud digital mental health platform** — Organisation-funded, multi-device CBT and wellbeing programmes, with self-guided and supported delivery options, interactive exercises and progress measures.
- **Space from Depression** — CBT-based adult depression programme with online resources and interactive exercises; NICE early value guidance permits NHS use subject to its specified approvals and practitioner support.
- **Space from Anxiety** — CBT-based anxiety programme; NICE early value guidance covers generalised anxiety symptoms or unspecified anxiety disorder under specified conditions.
- **Wellbeing programmes** — Courses covering stress, resilience, money worries, positive body image and related wellbeing topics.
- **Space for Sleep** — Sleep-focused programme including a sleep diary, behavioural techniques and relaxation resources.
- **Family and young people programmes** — Age-specific mental health support and programmes for parents and caregivers.
- **Chronic conditions and substance use programmes** — Behavioural support for people managing chronic conditions and substance-related difficulties.
- **Integrated care tools and pathways** — Self-management tools and clinical-system integration, including an API and integrations with PCMIS and IAPTus, to support continuity across levels of care.

## Achievements

- Named Most Investable Business in Ireland at the 2012 Software Investment Forum.
- Published a 361-participant routine-care depression and anxiety trial in npj Digital Medicine in 2020.
- Surpassed one million users in 2022, according to the company.
- Specific adult depression and anxiety programmes are included in NICE early value guidance, with conditions and ongoing evidence generation.
- A 2026 university trial studied guided digital care across 26 institutions and 6,205 students.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Amwell’s CEO discussed the university trial and the importance of adoption in a September 11 blog post.
- **2026-05** — Amwell highlighted the publication of a federally funded university trial in Nature Human Behaviour.
- **2025-04** — The HSE implementation revised suitability criteria to route severe-depression presentations toward more intensive care.
- **2025-01** — Amwell sold its separate psychiatric-care business to Avel eCare and explicitly retained SilverCloud digital behavioural health.

## Links

- Website: https://silvercloud.amwell.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silvercloud-amwell/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/American_Well
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanWellSystems
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amwell/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amwellpatient

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Last updated: 2026-10-05