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Online course
Supporting parents to promote children’s social and emotional wellbeing
Emerging MindsThis course explores entry points and opportunities for conversations between practitioners and parents which support children’s social and emotional wellbeing. -
Online course
Promoting infant and toddler mental health with parents
Emerging MindsThis course explores the ways practitioners can support parents, by providing reassurance, guidance, information, or resources, to promote positive mental health in their infant or toddler. -
Online course
Understanding child mental health
Emerging MindsThis course explores mental health for children aged 0-12 years. It will help practitioners to identify the factors that support positive mental health in children, and understand how the different parts of a child’s world interact to influence their social and emotional wellbeing. -
In focus
In focus: Prevention and early intervention
Emerging MindsPrevention and early intervention in the life of a child, or the life of a vulnerability or difficulty, are vital elements in improving infant and child mental health. -
Online course
Healing the Past by Nurturing the Future: Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Emerging MindsLearn the skills and strategies needed to identify and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing complex trauma. -
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In focus: Child, family and practitioner voice
Emerging MindsWithin the mental health context, service delivery can be designed to honour the participants' voices: children, families and practitioners. This resource includes information about the aspects to consider when service organisations prioritise the voices of children, families and practitioners in service co-design. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: January 2022
VariousThis January 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. -
In focus
In focus: Family and domestic violence and children
Emerging MindsNo matter what kind of service you work in, you’re likely to come across families who have been or are currently impacted by violence and abuse – whether you realise it or not. This resource will help all professionals understand the ‘climate of fear’ family and domestic violence creates, and have the skills and confidence to talk with parents about the impacts. -
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In focus: AOD and the parent-child relationship
Emerging MindsWhen service providers engage with parents who are struggling with AOD (alcohol and other drugs) issues, the impact of the parent’s substance use on their children can easily be overlooked. But some simple shifts in practice position can help practitioners ‘bring children in the room’ and improve outcomes for the whole family. This article explores the impact of parental AOD problems on children and ways to effectively engage parents through supportive conversations, encouraging a preventative, collaborative approach. -
Online course
Understanding child mental health and chronic physical conditions
Emerging MindsLearn how you can support the mental health and wellbeing of children experiencing chronic physical conditions. -
Fact sheet
Childhood asthma and mental health
Angela Micheletto and Michelle MacveanThis fact sheet covers general information about asthma, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults. -
Fact sheet
Childhood cancer and mental health
Christopher Tran, Catherine Webb and Michelle MacveanThis fact sheet covers general information about cancer, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults.