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Our world is changing rapidly at the moment. It would be hard not to worry about what it all means for yourself and for those you love. @psy_tools have put together a guide to help you manage your worry and anxiety in these uncertain times: bit.ly/2R0fXHS #InThisTogether

Thanks for joining us to talk #rainbowfamilies and #childmentalhealth @Dunk_West! twitter.com/Dunk_West/stat…

Join us and Dr. Priscilla Dunk-West to explore the question: ‘What does the evolving nature of sexual and gender identities mean for working with families?’ and learn about shifts you can make in your practice to become more inclusive of rainbow families: bit.ly/2JnoCzR

The latest child mental health research. February’s highlights: – Pet ownership and the social-emotional well-being of Australian children – Presentations for self-harm at an Australian Paediatric Emergency Department – Mental health literacy of children bit.ly/2JgP7Xw

There are valuable opportunities for medical/health/social support professionals to identify children at risk of #mentalhealth problems & provide parents w/ advice/referrals to services that may prevent these issues from progressing to more serious problems. Thanks @FamilyStudies twitter.com/FamilyStudies/…

As a parent or carer during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is okay to not have all of the answers. This article by @nytimes offers some coping strategies for parents and carers with children who may be feeling anxious during this time: nyti.ms/2UcMb4v #parentalmentalhealth

Reminder: Register for tomorrow’s @RACGP Specific Interests webinar and join us at 7pm AEST to hear about key engagement approaches with a parent and child during a child mental health assessment. Register here: bit.ly/3bmw6zc Non-RACGP members: eventsGPSI@racgp.org.au

Many parents and carers may be wondering how to talk with their children about COVID-19 and what information to share. This resource is designed to help you to prepare for these conversations, and make sense of how the virus is impacting on your family: bit.ly/33I2aLd

Parents’ mental health matters for children – looking after the psychological wellbeing of a parent can significantly improve children’s social-emotional outcomes. Thanks @FamilyStudies for the collaboration! twitter.com/FamilyStudies/…

Parents and carers may be feeling confused around the current measures in place for schools and how to discuss with their children about the current events. @unicefaustralia has created 8 tips to help comfort and protect children when discussing COVID-19: bit.ly/2QFjnzs

Are you after information about COVID-19 specifically for children? @RCN_AUS has created an online guide for COVID-19 and children in Australia. This includes information about how the virus can affect children, and how you can talk to children about this: bit.ly/3d4ryPw

As a parent or carer, are you after resources and information to help support your children in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak? This selection of resources will assist you to best support your children and reduce worry and distress: bit.ly/2x0TKT0 #childmentalhealth