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Practice paper
Post-natal care: Making the most of your first session with parents
Parenting Research CentrePrenatal care often focuses on preparing the parents for birth, but not necessarily about caring for their baby following the birth. Some first-time parents may feel unprepared to care for a newborn; therefore this is a time when they seek information and reassurance. Child Health Nurses (CHNs) are well-placed to provide new parents with information and reassurance. This resource provides CHNs with practical strategies for making the most of their first session with clients – particularly parents living in vulnerable circumstances. -
In focus
In focus: Talking with parents about their children
Emerging MindsThis resource provides tips for adult-focused professionals for developing skills in hearing and honouring a child's voice in absentia and in turn, improving outcomes for Australian children with mental health concerns. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis July 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. -
Video
Supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic
Emerging MindsAs a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering how to support your children when so much of everyday life has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This short video introduces ways to support children during these challenging times. -
Guide
PERCS Conversation Guide
Emerging MindsIf you're not sure how to talk with parents about their children, particularly when the family is facing adversity, this free conversation guide can help. -
Resource summary
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported? – Quick summary
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This quick summary produced by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
Practice paper
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported?
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This paper produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
Short article
Talking with children about the COVID-19 Delta variant
Emerging MindsWith the COVID-19 Delta variant across many parts of Australia and the accompanying lockdowns, school closures and surge in detailed media coverage, many children may be anxious about what this means for them. This short article looks at ways to talk with children about protection from the Delta strain and ways to navigate through these challenging times. -
Webinar
A biopsychosocial approach to supporting child mental health
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar explores the features of a biopsychosocial formulation with children aged 5-12, its importance in supporting child mental health and its contribution to mental health treatment planning. -
Podcast
Re-release: Supporting children and families through telehealth
Tayla IellamoRuntime00:30:46Released8/8/21 -
Guide
Improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Emerging Minds and Healing FoundationIn partnership with the Healing Foundation, these resources have been developed to improve social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
Online Course
Improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Online CourseThis course, produced in partnership with The Healing Foundation, will use a positive, strengths-based, ‘hope-inspired’ focus to support your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. It also uses a social-political-historical lens to build an understanding of disadvantage, loss of culture, and trauma in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.