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In this episode of our drought series, two parents talk about looking at things from their child’s perspective, and psychologists John Dean and Andrea Baldwin share how parents/carers can help their children by understanding their reactions and behaviours: bit.ly/3g2HEcY

Listen to our eight-part podcast about supporting #childrensmentalhealth during drought. In our first episode, rural parents share their experiences in looking after themselves and psychologists share the importance of self-care routines in difficult times bit.ly/3eKPUOS

Our webinar with @MHPNOnline ‘Engaging children and parents affected by child sexual abuse’ is on TONIGHT at 7:15pm AEST. Our panel will outline and identify effective engagement strategies for children and parents affected by child sexual abuse. Register: bit.ly/2AEBKQe

Remimder: Register now for our webinar ‘Engaging children and parents affected by child sexual abuse’ on Monday 29 June 7:15pm AEST as our panel outlines and identifies effective engagement strategies for children and parents affected by child sexual abuse bit.ly/2AEBKQe

This article suggests there is room for improvement in the diagnosis and management of anxiety and depression in children, and primary care providers need support to better meet clinical practice guidelines for treating anxiety and depression in childhood: bit.ly/2ASckPp

In these podcasts we hear from four practitioners about how children are impacted by parental substance use and how a child-focused approach can help break intergenerational cycles of substance use as a coping mechanism. Pt 1: bit.ly/3dnBgvt Pt 2: bit.ly/3fIZyS3

Read the latest in child mental health research. May’s highlights: – COVID-19 and child mental health – Barriers to mental health care for Australian children – Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): The role of family resilience and parenting stress bit.ly/3eh2t3V

Co-developed with the @Parentingrc, this practice guide provides information about anxiety in childhood. It aims to help generalist services support parents to address mild to moderate anxiety for children aged approximately 4-8 years. bit.ly/3dagnDC #childmentalhealth

We can’t wait to share the exciting improvements to our e-learning platform! In a few weeks you’ll discover a system that is both easier to use and looks so much better. Subscribe to stay up to date: bit.ly/2jscq4n #childmentalhealth #onlinelearning

We are so exciting to be partnering with @SatelliteFdn to deliver a range of peer programs for #children and #youngpeople living in families where a parent experiences #mentalillness. We look forward to this next stage of working together! bit.ly/2N5gzJP

The COVID-19 pandemic’s isolation period is likely to have long-term effects on children’s mental health as children have had limited access to their support networks during this period. This article explores how this may impact practice in the future. bit.ly/3ft4KJC

Register for our webinar w/ @MHPNOnline ‘Engaging children and parents affected by child sexual abuse’, Monday 29 June, 7:15pm AEST. Our panel will outline and identify effective engagement strategies for children and parents affected by child sexual abuse bit.ly/2AEBKQe