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Resources for Health and Social Service Practitioners from the Community Trauma Toolkit
Australian National UniversityThis resource summary provides a list of resources for health and social service practitioners from the Community Trauma Toolkit including podcasts, fact sheets, short articles, videos and workshops. -
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Resources for Community Leaders from the Community Trauma Toolkit
Australian National UniversityThis resource summary provides a list of resources for community leaders from the Community Trauma Toolkit including podcasts, workshops, videos and fact sheets. -
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Resources for first responders from the Community Trauma Toolkit
Australian National UniversityThis resource summary provides a list of resources for first responders from the Community Trauma Toolkit including short articles, videos, workshops, podcasts and fact sheets. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 2024 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 the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis May 2024 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 the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
Emerging MindsThis paper examines five practice perspective shifts that are often utilised by family and relationship practitioners who want to engage with children about every aspect of their lives. -
Video
How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
Video
What is child mental health?
Emerging MindsIn this animation, Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health. -
In focus
Support networks: Building support networks for you and your child
Emerging MindsLearn about the different types of support available for you and your children, and get tips for building strong, reliable support networks. -
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Communication and meaning-making: Why good communication is key to children’s mental health
Emerging MindsTalk openly with children to help them understand and make meaning of what's happening in their world. -
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Routines: Creating family routines to support children’s mental health
Emerging MindsCreate family routines to help children feel secure, reduce stress, and find time for connection and fun. -
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Emotions and behaviours: Understanding and supporting children’s feelings and responses
Emerging MindsTune into your child's feelings and be curious about what's behind their behaviours, so you can help them understand and express all their emotions in healthy ways.