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Understanding and supporting infant mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar explored what infant mental health is and how practitioners can support infant mental health and wellbeing. This webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. It will be particularly useful for practitioners who are not specialists in infant mental health. -
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In focus: What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Emerging MindsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can get in the way of children’s potential, by impacting their relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world around them. But poor outcomes are not inevitable. This resource explores how prevention and early intervention strategies, along with policies to better support families experiencing hardship, can help turn the tide on adversity. -
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Highlights in child mental health research: October 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis October 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 that 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. -
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Cultural considerations in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar, facilitated by Dana Shen, outlines the importance of cultural identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and identifies strategies and resources to support that. -
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Understanding the impacts of parental separation on children
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar explores practitioners’ child-centred work with separating parents to support the child’s wellbeing and parent–child relationship. -
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In focus: Talking with children about parental mental health difficulties
Emerging MindsResearch shows that having age-appropriate conversations with children about parental mental health is beneficial for child and parent. -
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Perinatal mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – Using the Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale (KMMS)
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)The aim of this online module is to help midwives, child health nurses, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners develop the necessary skills to identify and support Aboriginal women at risk of experiencing a mental health condition during pregnancy or with a young baby. -
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In focus: Trauma-informed care
Emerging MindsTrauma-informed care involves having an understanding of the profound psychological, social and physical effects that trauma and adversity can have on children. This article explores the different elements of helping a child feel safe when talking with them and resources that specifically address trauma-informed care. -
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Exploring child mental health concerns with parents
Parenting Research CentreResearch shows parents have a strong influence on their children’s social and emotional development. This practice paper looks at the tips and strategies Child Health Nurses (CHNs) can use while working with parents to promote positive child mental health, and intervene early at signs of mental health difficulties. -
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Webinar | How to recognise complex trauma in infants and children and promote wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and children, and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. -
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In focus: Resilience
Emerging MindsA child's resilience – their ability to bounce back from adversity or a traumatic experience – is something they develop over time. It's a process, rather than an outcome, which ebbs and flows through a person’s life. For children, building resilience hinges on their ability to successfully navigate through stressful situations, within an environment of positive and caring relationships. -
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In focus: Infant and toddler mental health
Emerging MindsIt's imperative for practitioners to understand infants' and toddlers' vulnerabilities, in order to identify those children experiencing problems and provide early intervention. This article explores the development stages for children from birth to three years, risk factors in infant and toddler mental health and resources to support early intervention and anticipatory guidance.