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Fact sheet
Discussing ACEs with families and next steps
Emerging Minds and ANUAn ACEs discussion is most successfully initiated and continued when it is sensitive to certain considerations and is guided by a number of principles, which are outlined in the resources contained in this toolkit. This resource contains practical information for General Practitioners. -
Fact sheet
ACEs and their health impacts
Emerging Minds and ANUAn estimated 72% of Australian children have been exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), with a higher rate in some vulnerable Australian populations. This resource outlines the research about ACEs and their significant impacts on health and mental health. -
Fact sheet
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) interpretation guide for the ACT Kindergarten Health Check (KHC)
Emerging Minds and ANUThe ACEs score in the KHC clinical summary provided to GPs is the number of ACEs experienced as reported by parents/guardians. This resource includes a schema to provide guidance on clinical management according to score-risk, along with relevant symptomatology. -
Practice paper
Supporting families while they wait for a health care service
Sara Abdi, Parenting Research CentreExtended wait times to access health services can be harmful for children and their family, but health care practitioners can support families on a waitlist through regular communication and contact, planning, identifying informal supports, and providing information and resources to support them through the waiting period. -
Practice paper
How the experiences and circumstances of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children and families influence child mental health
Anagha Joshi and Pragya Gartoulla, Australian Institute of Family StudiesUnderstand how the experiences of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds can affect child mental health and strategies to support children’s mental health through inclusive and curious practice. -
Practice paper
Culturally informed ways to support mental health in refugee and asylum seeker children
Pragya Gartoulla and Anagha Joshi, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis practice paper aims to provide practitioners with information about culturally informed ways to support the mental health of refugee and asylum seeker children who are likely to have been exposed to significant adversity during crucial phases of their development. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2022
VariousThis October 2022 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. -
Short article
Telehealth for supporting child mental health
Lauren Winkler, Parenting Research CentreThis short article summarises research evidence and findings from practitioner consultations on mental health care delivery models. Findings suggest a flexible, hybrid model of care which includes telehealth is more likely to be acceptable and effective for children and families needing mental health support over telehealth alone. -
Practice paper
Primary health support for bullying in the middle years: Learnings for practitioners
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentrePrimary health care practitioners have an important role to play in identifying and responding to bullying, and in doing so, supporting child wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Feeding your baby: Advice for new parents
Emerging MindsThis resource explores how feeding times are an opportunity to connect with your baby and support their mental health and wellbeing. It acknowledges that feeding can be difficult for a lot of parents and infants, and explains why it’s important to seek help if you’re experiencing difficulties. -
Fact sheet
Supporting your baby’s sleep
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help you support your baby’s sleep. It will help you understand where your baby is at developmentally and what might be causing any sleep issues. It offers strategies you can use to settle your baby and help them to develop good sleeping habits. -
Fact sheet
Understanding and soothing a crying baby
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help parents understand and soothe their crying baby. It provides some information on why babies cry, along with strategies that might help you to comfort your baby when they are crying. It also offers advice to help you manage your own emotions when the crying becomes too much.