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Fact sheet
Communicating with your baby when you have a mental illness
The COPMI national initiativeBabies can pick up even subtle changes in mood and behaviour when their parent is unwell. This fact sheet will help a parent with a mental illness to connect with their baby so that they feel secure and nurtured. -
Video
The impact of natural disasters on babies and young children
Emerging MindsThis video discusses some of the behaviours you may see in children after a disaster event and what factors can assist them in developing resilience. -
Report
All babies count: Prevention and protection for vulnerable babies
Chris Cuthbert, Gwynne Rayns and Kate StanleyThis document discusses the issue of maltreatment in pregnancy and provides information on working with vulnerable families and children during the perinatal period and infancy. The document has a strong focus on child abuse during this period. -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family.![]()
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Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Webinar
Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsLearn how to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children and families from diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds in our co-produced webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA). -
Toolkit
Children’s mental health and two generation approaches
FrameWorks InstituteThis mini toolkit builds on our original framework, providing specific guidance and recommendations for communicating about intergenerational approaches to wellbeing. -
Toolkit
Children’s mental health and climate change and disasters
FrameWorks InstituteThis mini toolkit builds on our original framework, providing specific guidance and recommendations for communicating about the relationship between climate change, disasters and the mental health of children and families. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis May 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
Emerging MindsThis paper examines five practice perspective shifts that are often utilised by family and relationship practitioners who want to engage with children about every aspect of their lives. -
Video
How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art.
