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Effective strategies to address bullying experienced in the preteen years is key to reducing the range of negative mental health outcomes including depression, eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Learn more here: bit.ly/2w7CUlg

#MakingTime is an initiative by @NMHC that encourages Australians to make time for what helps them in challenging moments and to share what they are #MakingTime for with the rest of Australia. What are you making time for this summer? nmhcmakingtime.com.au

This short article looks at the PERCS-AOD (alcohol and other drugs) conversation guides developed by Emerging Minds to support child-focused conversations between practitioners and parents/pregnant women with substance use concerns. Read more: bit.ly/35C3fWU

Check out the latest in child mental health research: – Impact of social networking on child/adolescent mental health symptoms – Barriers to private child mental health support in Australia – Discrimination affects Australian students’ wellbeing & sleep bit.ly/35DMURT

This short article is based on a pilot evaluation with a group of practitioners to analyse the contribution of the PERCS-FDV conversation guides to their child-focused practice with parents affected by violence. Read more about this study and its findings: bit.ly/2Lm3wXn

Our family & domestic violence (FDV) and alcohol & other drug use (AOD) conversation guides aim to support practitioners in asking child-focused questions of parents who are experiencing FDV or substance use issues as part of an early intervention strategy bit.ly/39spbF3

In part two of our ‘Substance use and child-aware practice’ podcast, practitioners share insights on why practitioners should ask their clients about their children, and how a child-focused approach can help break intergenerational cycles of substance use. bit.ly/35t8CYA

We’re also asking peak bodies, government agencies, and national and state-based organisations to help spread the word and encourage professionals to participate. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes & each person goes into a draw to win 1 of 6 iPads! bit.ly/3myHMnK twitter.com/SNAICC/status/…

Early intervention is key, especially for children in rural communities, when looking to build resilience and boost psychological outcomes. So what does that mean for practitioners working in these areas? Find out more: bit.ly/2CtIeTc

In this podcast, we hear from four practitioners about the effects of parental substance use on children, and how practitioners can open up supportive conversations with parents about their children as motivation for clients to make positive changes. 👂🎤bit.ly/3bqywzW

Developed for allied health professionals, our Supporting Parents to Promote Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing course is a 4-hour course exploring entry points and opportunities to conduct respectful and collaborative conversations with parents: bit.ly/3nBhwdK

We’re seeking professionals from health, social and community services to complete the national workforce survey to understand professional awareness, knowledge, skill and practice in supporting family, parent and child mental health in their everyday work bit.ly/3myHMnK