Download this snapshot to view the results of 24 respondents who selected ‘general practitioner’ as their profession from 1,518 health, social and community services workers who took the 2020-21 National Workforce Survey.
Overview
- GPs reported strongest understanding in the impact of childhood trauma and adversity, scoring higher than the total survey population. Other capabilities fell slightly lower when compared to the total survey population, with the lowest capability score being for child mental health practice.
- Survey results indicate GPs could strengthen their support for children by improving regularity of child-focused practices.
- While the groups were small, the GPs who had used Emerging Minds resources showed higher capabilities than those who had not engaged and demonstrated the material is well suited to this workforce.
Recommended resources for GPs
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Resource summary
General practice learning pathway
Emerging MindsDeveloped together with GPs and families, this learning pathway offers step-by-step guides for conducting infant and child mental health assessments, supporting families who have experienced a natural disaster, and holding preventative conversations with parents to buffer children from the impacts of adversity. -
Online Course
A GP framework for child mental health assessment (5-12 years)
Online CourseThis course is for general practitioners who wish to increase their skills in assessing, managing, and supporting children (5-12 years) with mental health difficulties, and supporting their families. -
Online Course
A GP framework for infant and early childhood mental health assessment (0-5 years)
Online CourseThis infant and child mental health assessment and management course focuses on the identification, assessment, care planning and support required for children aged 0-5 at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties. -
Practitioners Podcast
Transferable skills and the role of GPs in child mental health assessment
Professor Geoff MitchellRuntime00:19:01Released20/10/20![]()
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Webinar
Collaborating with the family and team: Common practice challenges in child mental health
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) explores the importance of collaborating with the family and the professional team for child mental healthcare. -
Practice paper
Supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs: A checklist for organisations
Rhys Price-Robertson, Thy Meddick and Elise ParkerThis paper provides managers, practice leaders, and other decision-makers with practical guidance on supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs. It will be useful in a broad range of health and welfare organisations, particularly those not specifically designed to work with clients with multiple interrelated problems.
