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Everyday Business with Aidan DonnellyKen Cahill, Chartered Board Director, Investor, Previous CEO & Founder of SilverCloud HealthKen Cahill is an active investor, independent board member, and advisor in the healthcare and technology sectors. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverCloud Health, which he successfully scaled into the leading digital mental health platform with offices in Boston, Dublin, and London. Under his leadership, SilverCloud delivered clinically validated digital therapeutic care programs to over 1.5 million people, demonstrating significant improvements in clinical outcomes, enhancing access, and reducing the costs of care delivery.
In 2021, SilverCloud Health was acquired by Amwell (NYSE: AMWL) for over $250 million. Before founding SilverCloud Health, Ken held senior roles at several multinational corporations, including...2025-07-101h 02
CBTALKSEp 27 Revolutionising Mental Health I Embracing Digital Therapy in NHS Stepped Care ModelIn an era where mental health services are facing unprecedented demand, integrating digital solutions into traditional care models is not just innovative—it's essential. This audio version of our latest whitepaper delves into the transformative power of digital therapy within the NHS's stepped-care model, offering a beacon of hope for bridging the treatment gap. This comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and digital health advocates looking to understand and implement a more efficient, effective, and patient-centric approach to mental health care.This audio will explore:the critical role of technology in enhancing me...2024-06-2020 min
CBTALKSEp 26 Exploring ADHD through lived experience in the workplace and beyond..In episode 26 Dr Dan Diffy speaks to Lisa Kerr, Chartered Accountant and ADHD Life Coach and Rose Steward Events and Partnerships Manager about their experience of living with ADHD. This podcast touches on stigma and workplace challenges for people with ADHD. You can also follow SilverCloud by Amwell for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2452 min
CBTALKSEP 25 Delving into Men’s Mental Health: Barriers, Challenges, Stigma and more..In episode 25 Dr Dan Duffy speaks to Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Director of ShoutOut and Greg Purcell, Director at CLTV about their personal experience of mental health and some of the barriers, challenges, and stigmas they face as men. In this special edition podcast for Men's Mental Health Month, Dr. Dan Duffy also shares his personal experiences around mental health.You can also follow SilverCloud by Amwell for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...2023-11-0147 min
CBTALKSEP 24 Increasing Access to Mental Health Support in Marginalised Communities with Dr. Austin O'CarrollOn Episode 24 of CBTalks, Dr Dan Duffy, Digital Health Scientist, Amwell speaks to Dr Austin O'Carroll, Dublin based GP, Founder Safetynet Ireland and Paralympian. In this conversation, they unpack the discriminations and access issues in marginalised communities and highlight how digital mental health is and can breakdown barriers to care.You can also follow SilverCloud by Amwell for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0236 min
CBTALKSEP 23 Digital Mental Health Interventions with Dr. Hussain Al-ZubaidiOn Episode 23 of CBTalks, Dr Dan Duffy, Digital Health Scientist, Amwell speaks to Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, RCGP Physical Activity & Lifestyle Lead, Channel 4 TV Doctor, Team GB AG Triathlete and SWIM England clinical advisor, on his approach to GP practices and how to implementing Digital Mental Health Solutions.You can also follow SilverCloud by Amwell for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0144 min
CBTALKSEP22 Understanding Student Mental Health with Dr. Dominique ThompsonOn Episode 22 of CBTalks, Dr Dan Duffy, Digital Health Scientist, Amwell speaks to Dr Dominique Thompson, an multi-award winning GP, mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author, and educator with more than 20 years of front line clinical and strategic experience helping clients better support and understand young people’s mental health. Together, they explore the state of mental health for young people and students and what is being done to address it.Read more about children and young people mental health in this free whitepaper:https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk/landing-page/workplace-wellbeing-whitepaper2023-04-2540 min
CBTALKSEP21 Mental Health in the Workplace w/ Professor Sir Cary CooperIn episode 21 Dr Jorge Palacios talks to Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester, about mental health's role in productivity and profitability in the workplace. The discussion will reveal insights into the latest Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work Whitepaper which is based on SilverCloud® by Amwell research. You can download the full whitepaper here:https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk/landing-page/workplace-wellbeing-whitepaper If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and follow the show. You...2023-02-0136 min
CBTALKSEP20 Mental Health: Love Island and Parenthood w/ Marcel SomervilleIn episode 20 Dr Jorge Palacios talks to Marcel Somerville about the impact media can have on mental health and being a new parent. Marcel Somerville was originally best known for his role in the 00s boyband band, Blazin’ Squad. In 2017 he appeared in the third series of ITV’s hit reality show Love Island. Love Island went on to exceed all expectations in terms of demand, with Marcel having his own book deal for ‘Doctor Marcel’ and signing a contract with Boohoo Man. Marcel is also a keen and talented songwriter, producer and DJ. He recently started a new podcast...2022-12-1248 min
CBTALKSEP19 Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in AdolescentsIn episode 19 Dr. Jorge Palacios, Senior Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud Health talks to Dr. Anthony Sossong, Chief M.D. of Behavioural Health, Amwell, and Dr. Katherine Young, Digital Health Scientist, SilverCloud Health about the escalating mental health crisis among adolescents and young people and what can be done to help alleviate it.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and follow the show.You can also follow SilverCloud for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Health Hosted on Acast...2022-09-0832 min
CBTALKSEP18 Dealing With Clinician Burnout w/ Dr Lindsay HendersonIn episode 18 Dr Jorge Palacios, Senior Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud Health talks to Dr Lindsay Henderson about how we deal with clinican burnout in the wake of the pandemic. They explore how digital interventions can help the industry, from clinican to patient, to gain quality outcomes and help meet the demand.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and follow the show.You can also follow SilverCloud for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Health Hosted on Acast. See...2022-07-1227 min
CBTALKSEP17 Money Worries with Dr Thomas RichardsonIn the latest #CBTALKS episode, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Dr Tom Richardson joins Dr Jorge Palacios, Senior Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud Health to discuss the challenges of financial pressures and mental health.For the vast majority of us, dealing with finances can be stressful - but you are not alone and there are resources that can help such as SilverCloud's Space from Money Worries Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme, available via referral from your GP, select health plans, employers and financial service providers.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and r...2022-06-1628 min
CBTALKSEP16 Endurance Sports and Mental Health with Conor O'KeeffeConor O’Keeffe is an ultra endurance athlete and speaker on mindset and wellbeing. He joins Dr Jorge Palacios on CBTalks to discuss the importance of mental fitness and resilience in achieving epic physical challenges.Conor has achieved incredible athletic feats such as winning the Enduroman 200mile race in 2019, passing RTE's Ultimate Hell Week which sees brave civilians undertake a gruelling physical and mental challenge designed by Ireland's Special Forces, and his upcoming challenge to run 32 marathons, across 32 counties of Ireland in 32 days, carrying a 32lbs weighted vest.Where to find more about Co...2022-06-1436 min
CBTALKSEP15 Digital Health within an Integrated Care SystemIn this episode, SilverCloud’s Senior Digital Health Scientist Dr. Jorge Palacios chats with Dr. Brian Palmer, Vice President of Mental Health and Addiction, Allina Health about how an integrated and coordinated care system combined with digital health can help to serve the growing needs of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2536 min
CBTALKSEP14 Managing Mental Health During PregnancySilverCloud user Eva Slabejova discusses her struggles with anxiety during pregnancy and how she overcame it using the SilverCloud Space for Perinatal programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1829 min
CBTALKSEP13 Exploring our Relationship with Substances with Josh ConnollyJosh Connolly joins us to talk about his journey with addiction and how we can explore our own relationship with alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2441 min
CBTALKSEP12 Men's Mental HealthDr. Jorge Palacios speaks with Daryl Noonan and Cormac Noonan of The Wolf Brothers podcast about men and young people's mental health and the importance of men opening up and talking about their mental health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1642 min
CBTALKSEP11 The Role of Mental Health in Perinatal CareThis episode explores the importance of addressing perinatal mental illness and helps shed some light on a more obscure topic in the mental health arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2436 min
CBTALKSEP10 Athlete Mental Health with Gaelic Players AssociationDr. Jorge Palacios, Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud chats to Jennifer Rogers, Player Development Manager at Gaelic Players Association about how they support their member's mental health and wellbeing. Their GPA Wellbeing Programme includes a 24hr counseling support service, text-line, and benevolent fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-3030 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 84 - Ken Cahill, CEO, SilverCloud HealthRecently named Business Person of the Month by The Irish Times, SilverCloud Health CEO Ken Cahill talks about the company’s evolution as a university and hospital research spinout to become a global business with more than 300 organisations using its digital health platform. The company was recently acquired by Amwell for an undisclosed sum, which was reported in the press to be in excess of $250m.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2021-10-0325 min
HIMSSCastTop Stories for 7/30Amwell pursues M&A to grow into new markets; AMA joins the call for mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers . Plus: The Department of Veterans Affairs will not continue to deploy its Cerner electronic health record at any more sites for at least the next six months.Links to the stories:Amwell furthers behavioral health, patient automation services via SilverCloud, Conversa Health M&AAMA adds voice to providers and others calling for vaccine mandates for healthcare workersVA will stop Cerner EHR rollouts until next year2021-07-3001 min
CBTALKSEP09 Youth mental health in times of COVIDIn this podcast we speak with, Lynsey Eland a Service Manager, and Trainer at Mind in the Carlisle and Eden area. Lynsey is a strong believer and feels very passionately about supporting individuals to feel equipped to manage, understand and take ownership of their mental health and emotional wellbeing needs, ensuring they can expand and reach their full potential.Lynsey talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in Cumbria and the impact on Carlise and Eden, Mind in the past 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See...2021-06-2324 min
CBTALKSEP08 Adherence and Engagement with Digital InterventionsIn this podcast, SilverCloud’s Digital Health Scientist, Dr Jorge E Palacios, speaks with Dr Ina Beintner, Chief Science Officer at MindDoc, and SilverCloud colleague and Digital Health Scientist, Angel Enrique. Ina’s background has been in e-mental health, and she is very passionate about improving adherence of interventions. Engagement and adherence have become buzzwords but what do they actually mean in medical terms and what is the difference? While adherence refers to a patient following a treatment plan, engagement takes it a step further and implies actions, such as reading materials or taking actions to try to chan...2021-04-2338 min
CBTALKSEP07 Treating Complex Patients with Digital TherapyIn this podcast we speak with, Miriam Grover, a Principal Cognitive Psychotherapist for the Specialist Psychotherapy Service in East London Foundation Trust. Part of Miriam's role is development and innovations. Thinking about what's happening in the therapy world and seeing how these ideas can be brought to the population of City and Hackney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2821 min
CBTALKSEP06 Automated Support In Digital InterventionsResilience is the capacity to face, overcome and be strengthened by challenges in our lives. It enables us to cope with stress and bounce back from crises. Episode 6 discusses the potential of automated support and opens up an interesting conversation about the scalability of supported wellbeing interventions. We speak with Jacinta Jardine, who is an Innovation Associate and helped with the design and content of the Resilience programme, and Angel Enrique, who is a Digital Health Scientist and conducted a recent pilot randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy and acceptability of the internet-delivered intervention for resilience among college students.2020-11-2338 min
CBTALKSEP05 World Mental Health Day 2020 SpecialIn light of World Mental Health Day, this multi-guest podcast episode features Dan Burningham, Mental Health Programme Director at City and Hackney CCG, Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing at Nuffield Health and Ben Jones, service user and soon-to-be psychotherapist who share their thoughts and perspectives on Mental Health for All. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0936 min
CBTALKSEP04 Building a proactive wellbeing programme for remote employeesIn this podcast episode, Rosie France, Health and Wellbeing Manager at Thrive Tribe and Workplace Health Facilitator at Thriving Workplaces, shares her experience of supporting workplaces in Norfolk with their health and wellbeing issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2526 min
CBTALKSEP03 Digital mental health for young peopleAnxiety problems are the most common mental health issue faced by young people. 1.3 million children experience mental health problems with just 300,000 gaining access to NHS services. This is set to be even higher following COVID-19 and the continuing uncertainty over many aspects of a young person’s life.In this podcast episode Belinda McLelland a CAMHS Therapeutic Practitioner at Open Minds Partnership, a CAMHS service provided by Northpoint Wellbeing, shares her experience of using the digital therapy programme in their service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0325 min
CBTALKSEP02 Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace after COVID-19Covid-19 has left an emotional mark on the workforce. There is no doubt that companies have a shared responsibility to create and maintain organisational wellbeing. In this podcast episode, Robin Lewis, Senior HR Director at Cigna International Markets, and Jorge Palacios, Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud Health, share their expertise around supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace post COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2047 min
CBTALKSEP01 The Key Elements to Achieving Balance in Your LifeAchieving good mental health is all about achieving a good balance in your life. When your work, relationships, and self are attended to, then your wellbeing and personal satisfaction is maintained. In this podcast episode, Dr. John Sharry, Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and Co-Founder of SilverCloud Health, uses the metaphor of a three-legged stool to describe good mental health. The three legs represent the key life domains of work, relationships and self: If any of the legs is out of kilter, the stool falls over but if all are in balance then the stool and your mental health is rock solid. Hos...2020-07-0715 min