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App
While I’m Away app
Emerging MindsThe While I'm Away app has been designed to help parents support the mental health and wellbeing of their child should they need to be cared for by someone else. It is available for free on iOS and Android. -
Webinar
Responding to family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar, co-produced by Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) and Emerging Minds, explored family violence and child wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, drawing on the expertise of First Nations practitioners. -
In focus
In focus: What is infant and child mental health (and why is it important)?
Emerging MindsPractitioners are in a unique position to provide support to parents and help plan for children's social and emotional development and mental health at the earliest possible stage. This resource aims to develop your knowledge about what is child mental health and how practitioners and health workers in both child and adult services can create opportunities for positive child mental health. -
Short article
Supporting parents who have poor mental health
Catherine WadeDespite the importance of parental mental health, many parents can’t or don’t have access to supports to help them navigate the rough waters of mental illness. This short article discusses the 2016 Parenting Today in Victoria study by the Parenting Research Centre which provides insights into the support needs of Victorian parents. -
Fact sheet
Responding to a disclosure of child sexual abuse
Emerging MindsThis resource provides clear, stepped guidance on how to respond to a disclosure of child sexual abuse. -
Podcast
Responding to the challenge of child sexual abuse
Carol RonkenRuntime00:42:04Released3/10/20 -
Online Course
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children: A framework for understanding
Online CourseThis course will assist you, as a non-Aboriginal practitioner, to develop the skills and understanding to build genuine partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. -
Short article
Could a ‘prescription’ of nature benefit children’s mental health?
Michael NorwoodThis short article is based on the paper: Norwood, M. F., Lakhani, A., Fullagar, S., Maujean, A., Downes, M., Byrne, J. … Kendall, E. (2019). A narrative and systematic review of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional effects of passive nature exposure on young people: Evidence for prescribing change. Landscape and Urban Planning. -
Webinar
Introducing child and family practice to parents
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar discusses strategies for establishing inclusive practice with children and parents that allows them to view themselves as the experts in their own lives as well as developing collaborative partnerships which move beyond the assumption of ‘fixing’ children. -
Podcast
Tuning in to Kids and the value of emotionally connecting with children
Sophie HavighurstRuntime00:36:58Released19/9/20 -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis August 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. -
Podcast
Supporting dads in their role as fathers
Dom AlfordRuntime00:31:46Released4/9/20