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Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: December–January 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis December–January 2024 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 the 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. -
Fact sheet
8 tips to help your child manage back-to-school anxiety
Emerging MindsIdentifying and addressing back-to-school anxiety early is important for children's learning, resilience and wellbeing. This article offers tips to help parents support their children to manage back-to-school anxiety. -
In focus
In focus: Understanding child development
Emerging MindsWhen we understand a child’s unique developmental journey, we can nurture and respond to them in ways that match their age and capabilities. This resource will help you to understand more about how children typically develop and how you can support your child's development and learning in ways that are right for their age and individual needs. -
Fact sheet
Supporting your child’s development during tough times
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet is about how children of different ages commonly react and behave if their parents or families are navigating difficulties or stressful times. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Infants and toddlers (0-3 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of babies and toddlers up to around three years of age, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of preschoolers around 3-5 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Early school-aged children (5-8 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of children aged around 5-8 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Pre-teens (9-12 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of pre-teens (9-12 years old) and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Psychology education needs to reflect the lives of aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Belle Selkirk, Dr Joanna Alexi and Professor Pat Dudgeon AMTo support aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage in psychology education in Australia, psychology curricula and teaching and learning programs should reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews and lived experiences. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: November 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis November 2023 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 the 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. -
Webinar
Primary health strategies for working with children who present with ADHD concerns
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced by the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), our webinar panel discuss primary health strategies that support effective work with children who exhibit ADHD behaviours, and how to best collaborate with schools and other services to assist them. -
Practice paper
How telehealth can be used in group-based supports
Sara Abdi, Parenting Research CentreThis resource provides guidance on how practitioners can use technology to deliver their telehealth group sessions and explores the important considerations for them to make.