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How parents and caregivers can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the immediate aftermath of disaster or community trauma event there are some key principles you can follow to support your children. These principles are based on the best evidence of what helps children to recover after a frightening or overwhelming event. They are collectively known as ‘psychological first aid’ (PFA). -
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How parents and caregivers can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren may need ongoing support in the months and even years after a disaster or traumatic event. Whilst most children do recover in time, ongoing difficulties can continue to challenge some children. It is hard to predict what will happen for each individual child, this information will take you through some steps you can take to help support each child’s recovery, minimise the likelihood of ongoing difficulties and connect them to the support they need. -
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Promoting resilience in children exposed to intimate partner violence
Alison Fogarty, Rebecca Giallo, Catherine Wood, Hannah Woolhouse, Jordy Kaufman and Stephanie BrownChildhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious global health problem, with approximately 1 in 4 children exposed to IPV throughout their childhood. This study explored what helps children to do well, despite experiencing IPV. -
Guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19): family guide
Raising Children NetworkThis family guide includes information and tips for parents and carers about COVID-19 from the Raising Childrens Network. -
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Using ECHO to connect professionals from the bush to the beach
Perrin Moss, Dana Newcomb and Phil NixonConnecting with other providers is an important part of improving service delivery, particularly for those in rural and remote contexts where there may be a lack of services and supervision. Project ECHO offers professionals from rural or under-served areas the chance to discuss cases with a panel of specialists through regular videoconferencing sessions, gaining advice from specialty experts as well as other peers in the network. -
Fact sheet
Understanding and supporting primary school-age children who have experienced grief and loss
Emerging Minds and ANUThis fact sheet provides helpful information and strategies to assist parents and carers in providing the vital support that primary school-age children need as they experience grief and loss. -
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Understanding and supporting preschool-age children who have experienced grief and loss
Emerging Minds and ANUThis fact sheet provides helpful information and strategies to assist parents and carers in providing the vital support that preschool-age children need as they experience grief and loss. -
Webinar
Working to support the mental health of children with an intellectual disability webinar
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)The webinar featured a facilitated interdisciplinary panel discussion about working with children and families where a child has an intellectual disability. The panel comprised of Clinical, Educational and Developmental Psychologist Dr. Janina Szyndler and Psychiatrist Emeritus Professor Stewart Einfeld. -
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Trauma responses in children aged 0-24 months
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the typical trauma responses that may be seen in children aged 0-24 months following a traumatic event. -
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Trauma responses in children aged 2-4 years
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the typical trauma responses that may be seen in children aged 2-4 years following a traumatic event. -
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Trauma responses in children aged 5-12 years
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the typical trauma responses that may be seen in children aged 5-12 years following a traumatic event. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: January 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis January 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.