Dr. Harry Barry:

It is not easy to say "No". Sometimes it is not easy to take a stance. Parents need to build up their relationships with their children over time so that their children understand why they are doing what they do. Children need to be involved as part of it. Everyone needs to start singing from the same hymn sheet as part of a national protocol or generally accepted view on how to use these devices. I include all of us in that. Can any person in this room put up his or her hand and say that he or she does not misuse his or her smartphone continuously? We all do it. We tell our children what to do, but we do not take responsibility for ourselves. We must start by being honest and responsible in our own lives. I guarantee that if we do not have these discussions, the anxiety levels that are being seen now are nothing like those we will see in the future. If what I can see going on continues, CAMHS will be swamped beyond belief.