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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. -
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. -
In focus
In focus: Parenting with a mental illness
Emerging MindsParenting with mental illness can be hard. But reflecting on the potential impacts will help you recognise when you need further support and implement strategies, to ensure you and your family can manage the more difficult times with strength and resilience. -
Fact sheet
Will they get better? A guide for children of parents recovering from mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to reassure children whose parents are recovering from mental illness. It answers common questions about what recovery looks like, treatments including therapy and medication, and how to stay connected to a parent if they need to spend time in hospital. -
Fact sheet
Depression and anxiety in new parents
Emerging MindsThis resource explores depression and anxiety in new parents. It aims to help you understand that depression and anxiety are common around the time of your baby’s birth and during their first year of life. It also explores what to do if you or your partner is at risk or showing signs of mental health difficulties. -
Fact sheet
Adjusting to parenthood: Mothers and birthing parents
Emerging MindsThis resource offers information and advice for mothers/birthing partners. -
Fact sheet
Adjusting to parenthood: Fathers and non-birthing parents
Emerging MindsThis resource offers information and advice on adjusting to parenthood, written especially for fathers and non-birthing parents. -
Fact sheet
Getting help when your parent is living with mental illness: a guide for teens
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to help young people understand how to seek help for themselves when a parent has a mental illness. This includes talking to others, whether a family friend or counsellor; having questions answered; and what to do if they feel unsafe. -
Fact sheet
Building your support networks: a guide for parents living with mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to prompt parents living with mental illness to think about their ‘village’ – the people around them who they can call on to provide support to themselves and their children when the parent is unwell. Parents without a strong support network are provided with suggestions on how to strengthen these. -
Fact sheet
When your parent has a mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to answer some of the questions young people may have when they learn their parent has been diagnosed with a mental illness.