Supporting children’s mental health during a pandemic toolkit

Supporting children's mental health during a pandemic

With recent news and media coverage about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), following on from a difficult bushfire season, it is normal for children and adults to feel overwhelmed and stressed during this time.

This curated selection of resources will help parents and carers in supporting children’s mental health during a pandemic and reducing worry and distress. It contains videos, fact sheets, podcasts and guides and includes information about what to expect and how to help children and families cope.

Podcast

Bonus episode: Children’s mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Brad Morgan

Runtime

00:26:54

Released

20/4/20
Fact sheet

Communicating with your child about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Emerging Minds

Many parents and carers may be wondering how to talk with their child or children about COVID-19 and what information to share. This resource is designed to help you to prepare for these conversations.
Fact sheet

Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

This curated selection of resources will assist parents and carers to best to support their children and reduce worry and distress. It contains a video, fact sheets and tips about what you can expect and how you can help children cope.
Fact sheet

Helping children cope with stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Emerging Minds

Available in 18 languages, this fact sheet provides tips for parents and carers to help support their children who may be feeling stressed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guide

Coronavirus (COVID-19): family guide

Raising Children Network

This family guide includes information and tips for parents and carers about COVID-19 from the Raising Childrens Network.
App

Child360 app

Emerging Minds

The Child360 app has been designed as a tool for parents to reflect on how they are going in supporting their children's social and emotional wellbeing. It is available for free on iOS and Android.
Podcast

The power of play

Sarah Seekamp

Runtime

00:22:08

Released

13/5/19
Fact sheet

Parent-child play: Conversation guide

Sarah Seekamp

This resource is intended to be filled in by parents but provides an opportunity for the child and practitioner involved to talk about the benefits of play in a family.
Fact sheet

Parent-child play: Practice resource

Sarah Seekamp

This resource has two components: a conversation guide that practitioners can work through with families, and practitioner notes that provide support for introducing parent-child play and using the conversation guide.
Practice paper

Parent-child play: A mental health promotion strategy for all children

Sarah Seekamp

This resource provides practical information on the use of play to strengthen child-parent relationships and promote children’s mental health. It has been developed for practitioners working with families who have children aged 0–12 years, including women and men who face adversities that may impact upon their children.
Fact sheet

Traumatic events, the media and your child

Emerging Minds

This resource outlines the impact of disaster media coverage and how to help your child.

Supporting children’s mental health during a pandemic toolkit

Supporting children's mental health during a pandemic

Bonus episode: Children’s mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Communicating with your child about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Helping children cope with stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): family guide

Child360 app

The power of play

Parent-child play: Conversation guide

Parent-child play: Practice resource

Parent-child play: A mental health promotion strategy for all children

Traumatic events, the media and your child

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