SilverCloud Health providers spend one-sixth of the time that other therapists do with their patients. Yet, it generates comparable outcomes to in-person cognitive behavioral therapy. This shows that providers can innovate with tech and care modes to become more efficient, said Dr. John Sharry, co-founder and clinical director of SliverCloud. This comes at a time […]
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Mental health services platform SilverCloud Health is rolling out a suite of offerings to address family health concerns, which comes in the wake of the pandemic and global events. The six-course suite features programs, content and interactive tools that incorporate integrated cognitive behavioral therapy. The suite was piloted through Fountain Valley, California-based MemorialCare, a Los […]
American Well Corp. hopes to use a telehealth acquisition it made in 2021 to help it capture a slice of an estimated $52 billion annual opportunity in behavioral health. Better known as Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), the Boston-based telehealth and tech company points to its acquisition of SilverCloud Health as a critical part of its growth […]
The pandemic and other factors have contributed to worsening mental health conditions for a number of Americans since the beginning of 2020, but particularly so for young people. There is a growing consensus that youth mental health – more than ever – is a serious issue, as an estimated 31% of American parents have children […]
Digital health continued its tear in 2021, as the number of deals and the amount of funding in the space reached record levels. And if mental health had not already proven itself as a major engine driving activity, 2021 definitely underscored that fact. Digital startups based in the U.S. hauled in $29.1 billion over the […]
Amwell acquires two virtual health care companies After hinting last year at its intentions of acquiring a behavioral health startup, Amwell (NYSE: AMWL) has acquired two virtual care providers, one of which specializes in mental health. The Boston-based telehealth company announced that it has purchased SilverCloud Health and Conversa Health for a combined $320 million. […]