Mr. Jim Ryan:

Deputy Brassil raised a particular point. One thing we have done relates to putting standard operating procedures in place for our CAMHS teams. I can send on the link to the Deputy. Essentially, the website shows the pathway of care for a young person from the GP. It not only refers to what happens in CAMHS but also sets out the alternatives available to the young person and the family in advance of going to the CAMHS team.

One other thing may be of value. On Monday, we launched a series of videos to outline the pathway for young people who are attending CAMHS. The yourmentalhealth.iewebsite contains a link to 16 videos that have been produced between the HSE and SpunOut.ieto give a description using plain simple English of what a person can expect when attending CAMHS, what he or she can do in advance of attending CAMHS and if the person is on a waiting list. We have done this with the involvement of young people as well as parental involvement. I recommend the site for any committee member, Deputy or Senator. It would be useful to look at it because it is a simple and easy way for people to understand what they can expect. I believe that will prove beneficial. The standard operating procedure is helpful from the point of view of explaining what CAMHS does and does not do. Both tools are available online.