Table 3.

Description of the online SilverCloud content including description of the core modules and additional available tools

Main module content	Title	Description of content
Module 1	Welcome to Silver Cloud	An introduction to the programme and how to make the most of the available resources.
Module 2	Getting Started	Demonstrates the basics of CBT and depression and anxiety. Introduces some of the key ideas of the programme.
Module 3	Understanding Feelings	This module takes a closer look at moods and emotions enabling the participant to explore different aspects of emotions, physical reactions and to see how they’re connected.
Module 4	Boosting Behaviour	Addresses how doing things a little differently can help to improve mood.
Module 5	Spotting Thoughts	Looks at the impact of unhelpful automatic thinking in relation to mood. Additional help to tune into thoughts and recognise any common thinking errors.
Module 6	Challenging Thoughts	This module takes the next step in helping to tackle distorted or overly negative thinking patterns that may impact mood.
Module 7	Managing Worry	Introduces the role of worry in anxiety, teaching techniques in how to cope with and manage worry more effectively.
Module 8	Bringing it all Together	Brings together all of the skills developed, and ideas gathered so far.
Additional tools
Personal Journal	Allows participants to document entries relating to their experiences in relation to the modules.
‘Understanding my situation’	Opportunity to reflect on current difficulties and their potential causes, as well as individual responses to feeling worried or low.
‘Mood Monitor’	Opportunity to provide daily documentation of mood (Bad. Not ok, Ok, Good, Great) and the lifestyle choices made in response
Goal Setting	Opportunity to set and document individual goals

CBT cognitive behavioural therapy