New Behavioral Health App SilverCloud Available for State of Wisconsin Employee Members

By Mary Zamost, quality care coordinator at Network Health

Nearly everyone has experienced some sort of sadness, stress or anxiety sometime in their life. Over 16 million adults in the U.S suffer from depression, about one in three adults have an anxiety disorder and nearly 66 percent of adults are stressed due to uncertainty about the future or health issues.

Recognizing and being able to manage these feelings before they become overwhelming is important. Studies show that having good mental health can also have a positive impact on other aspects of our lives, including quality of life and physical health.

Network Health is excited to be able to offer state of Wisconsin members access to SilverCloud, and an online, self-guided mental health resource program. This online resource provides secure modules of therapeutic exercises and behavioral interventions to help people take control of their own mental health. The program provides online tools to help with the following and more.

• Manage day-to-day stresses and anxiety • Improve resilience • Learn skills to understand thoughts, feelings and behaviors • Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

SilverCloud is available 24 hours a day, and can be used on any device (smartphone, tablet, computer). It’s easy to use and offers information and support for those experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and stress.

Program modules contain text, video and audio clips, as well as interactive activities. Each one takes about 40 minutes to complete, but users can work through them at their own pace.

SilverCloud can be used daily and be an effective tool to learn new coping skills and help reduce symptoms.

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When am I eligible for Medicare? There is a seven-month window when you can enroll in Medicare.

3 months before turning 65 your birthday month 3 months after your birthday

You may have a lifetime penalty if you don’t enroll during the initial enrollment period, depending on your current coverage.

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Original Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 and older, people with disabilities and/or people with certain conditions. Original Medicare is broken into two parts. Medicare Advantage plans cover everything Original Medicare covers, and more.

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