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A short article about the importance of leadership in fostering a child safe environment with child safe practices, where children’s voices are heard. #childrensweek #childmentalhealth twitter.com/HigginsDaryl/s…

Add information about your child that a temporary caregiver may need to know in our new app, While I’m Away. Sharing this allows you to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing, even while separated for any period of time. Download the app now: bit.ly/3dtFSlm

Tune into this episode to hear Prof. Geoff Mitchell discuss the role of GPs in child mental health assessment, including the reason GPs can sometimes feel like an imposter in this space, and key transferrable skills that they can take into this work. 🎤👂: bit.ly/3odN0av

Join an expert panel of speakers on Thursday, 29 October for a webinar by @BeYouPrimary / @BeYouSecondary which will discuss practical and psychological ways educator and learning communities can prepare staff and students for the upcoming bushfire season: bit.ly/34hzqL8

The highlights in September’s child mental health research: – Impacts of screen time and nature on psychological wellbeing – Role of adverse childhood experiences and resilience in child mental health – Impact of polyvictimisation on child mental health bit.ly/2H0JQ8L

Have you created a profile for your child in While I’m Away? Simply add their name, birth date and a photo, then you’re ready to start putting in your child’s important details that can be shared with a caregiver while you’re away. Download the app here: bit.ly/3dtFSlm

What is unique about engaging children in the general practice environment? Dr Aaron Chambers joins us in our latest podcast episode to share his wisdom on how to effectively engage with children when conducting a child mental health assessment. 🎤👂: bit.ly/3dt0WbC

A moving video series capturing the voices of children impacted by #FDV – thanks to @ANROWS for highlighting the importance of prioritising #children. twitter.com/ANROWS/status/…

Join us on Thursday, 29 October for our next webinar with @MHPNOnline: ‘Engaging fathers and their children’, as we explore practices that make it possible for fathers to discuss their children’s social and emotional wellbeing with health professionals. bit.ly/3jXKwui

Despite the importance of parental #MentalHealth , many parents can’t or don’t have access to supports to help them navigate the rough waters of mental illness. This article discusses a study by @Parentingrc providing insights into the needs of parents. bit.ly/34Qc8v0

Sharing information with parents about #childmentalhealth is important as the issue is widely misunderstood. This webinar explored how practitioners can share information with parents and engage with them about children’s mental health. bit.ly/2SOHzAc #mentalhealthweek

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s webinar with Be You! Join us as our panel of presenters discuss how children can be impacted by the devastation caused by natural disasters and COVID-19, and strategies to support community trauma recovery. bit.ly/2SAF5oT