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Short article
Developing a mental health literacy model and measurement scale for children
Justine Bale and Christine GrovéMental health literacy refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental health that seek to promote recognition, management or prevention of mental health problems for oneself and others. In an Australian context, research has shown that mental health difficulties can be evident in children as early as four years of age, with early markers of mental health challenges seen in infants and toddlers. This short article explores the study aimed to develop a mental health literacy model for children aged 8 to 12 years which can guide those working in child mental health services to create intervention programs that are best suited to the specific needs of younger children. -
Podcast
Biopsychosocial formulation and the key phases of a child mental health assessment
Dr Andrew LeechRuntime00:37:07Released27/10/20 -
Guide
Infant and child mental health consultation guide (0-5 years)
Emerging MindsThis guide outlines the key approaches and skills required when assessing and supporting an infant or young child with mental health difficulties. -
Guide
Child mental health consultation guide (5-12 years)
Emerging MindsThis guide outlines the key approaches and skills required when assessing and supporting a child with mental health difficulties. -
Guide
Mental health treatment plan template
Emerging MindsThis table has been developed as a template for producing a mental health treatment plan when working with a child who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. -
Guide
Biopsychosocial formulation template
Emerging MindsFill in or print this template to develop a biopsychosocial formulation for a child you are meeting with. -
Guide
CHILD tool (5-12 years)
Emerging MindsUse this resource as a flexible tool at any stage of a mental health assessment when seeing a child aged 5-12 years. -
Guide
CHILD tool (0-5 years)
Emerging MindsUse this resource as a flexible tool at any stage of a mental health assessment when seeing a child aged 0-5 years. -
Podcast
Taking a team approach to managing children’s mental health in general practice
Dr Matthew RuhlRuntime00:21:08Released25/10/20 -
Podcast
Transferable skills and the role of GPs in child mental health assessment
Professor Geoff MitchellRuntime00:19:01Released20/10/20 -
Podcast
Key skills in engaging children during a child mental health assessment
Dr Aaron ChambersRuntime00:21:49Released18/10/20 -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis September 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.