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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. -
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. -
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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2022
VariousThis September 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. -
Online course
Supporting the mental health of children with higher weight
Emerging MindsThis course and supporting resources will help practitioners develop an understanding of the links between higher weight and mental health in childhood and build collaborative relationships with children and families. -
Webinar
Supporting children and families to recognise and navigate paediatric anxiety
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores paediatric anxiety in the context of how practitioners can better support children experiencing anxiety, and how to engage and work with their families to contribute to plans to address anxiety. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2022
VariousThis August 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. -
Webinar
Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar has been developed for practitioners working with children (predominantly aged 4-12 years) and their families who want to understand more about the impacts of bullying on child mental health. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2022
VariousThis July 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.