We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team is a group of professionals who all have specialised skills in working with children/young people and their families who are experiencing difficulties.
Their aim is to help children and young people who are dealing with mental health problems.
At your first appointment (known as a choice appointment), you will speak to a mental health professional. They will ask you about some of the issues you are experiencing. They will consider the type of support that might help you.
You can ask to speak to the professional without your parent or caregiver present.
You are allowed to talk to us privately and we will listen to you if you ask to keep this confidential.
However, we think that families can often make solutions together and we may encourage you to discuss this with the trusted adults in your life, with our support.
There are some instances where we will need to discuss information with your family or other professionals when you have asked us not to. We will explain this in more detail in the appointment and if this is something we are considering we will discuss it with you first.
After your first appointment we might:
No matter what we decide, our assessment will be summarised and sent to you and/or your care giver in a report, with decisions clearly outlined. This is often called a Choice Report.
There’s a range of options that CAMHS can provide for you. This depends on what the mental health professional thinks is best. You could be referred to another professional for individual therapy or for group therapy.
Groups are an opportunity to learn some valuable skills to help manage feelings of worry, in a setting with other people going through similar issues. There are a range of group therapies, so you may be offered a group intervention called Timid to Tiger (for those under 12) or Managing feelings (for 14-16 year olds).
See the video below for information on group therapies.
This means you’ll talk to a mental health professional one to one about how you’re feeling. This could take place after attending a group programme, or maybe instead of a group. Individual therapy can involve a variety of different approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Sometimes, it might be the case that medication would be beneficial. In that situation you would be assigned to a psychiatrist. They would discuss with you how you’re feeling and decide if medication would be the best course of action.
You can access support now. There are a variety of care bundles available on this platform to help: Children and Young People Care Bundles
There are also lots of other places that can give advice and support to young people. We recommend:
(12yrs-16yrs) Kooth - an online service / app which provides anonymous and personalised mental health support to young people online. They have a live counselling functionality that allows young people to receive professional support from qualified practitioners through booked or drop-in sessions as and when required. There are also other options of support; Magazine (where young people write stories/ articles of lived experience), Discussion boards, Goal tracking and a Journal to track mood.Kooth Website
(16yrs plus) Togetherall - combines social networking principles with a choice of clinically informed interventions to improve mental wellbeing. It can be accessed 24/7 and has trained professionals who ensure the full engagement, safety and anonymity of all members. Togetherall Website
(16yrs plus) SilverCloud - is a website with courses you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. You can learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing. It’s designed by clinical experts, and supported by the NHS and Scottish Government. SilverCloud Website
It is free, use the code Scotland2020 and an email address to sign up.
(Under 25yrs) The Mix - support for under 25 year olds offers information on a range of topics affecting young people. The Mix also provide support via 1-1 chat, email and short term online counselling for young people between 11 and 25. See below for more information: The Mix Website
MyApp: My Mental Health