By linking Emerging Minds resources with courses, students will have access to a wide range of content aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in how to support infant and child mental health. In using this guide you play a crucial role in fostering a society where the wellbeing of our youngest members is prioritised, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.
Recommended courses:
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Online Course
Supporting children’s resilience in general practice
Online CourseThis course has been specifically designed for GPs and practice nurses, and recognises the realities of general practice, the broad variety of doctor-patient relationships, and the array of circumstances that primary health practitioners work in. -
Online Course
A GP framework for child mental health assessment (5-12 years)
Online CourseThis course is for general practitioners who wish to increase their skills in assessing, managing, and supporting children (5-12 years) with mental health difficulties, and supporting their families. -
Online Course
A GP framework for infant and early childhood mental health assessment (0-5 years)
Online CourseThis infant and child mental health assessment and management course focuses on the identification, assessment, care planning and support required for children aged 0-5 at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties. -
Online Course
Supporting children and families in general practice after a natural disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course was developed in response to the growing number of Australian families who are impacted by natural disasters or community trauma.
Recommended webinars:
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Webinar
Infant and early childhood mental health: Connecting with children and families
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)GPs play a crucial role in the mental health and wellbeing of infants and young children. Based on a case study with a focus on practice, this webinar explores key concepts and evidence of infant and early childhood mental health, and the importance of using a child-centred and family-focused approach. -
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Child mental health: Foundation webinar
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)Co-produced with RACGP Specific Interests and Emerging Minds, this webinar for general practitioners discusses the foundational theory and evidence which informs child mental health assessment within the context of general practice. -
Webinar
Collaborating with the family and team: Common practice challenges in child mental health
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) explores the importance of collaborating with the family and the professional team for child mental healthcare.
Recommended podcasts:
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Podcast
Key skills in engaging children during a child mental health assessment
Dr Aaron ChambersRuntime00:21:49Released18/10/20 -
Podcast
Responding to child anxiety in general practice
Dr Andrew LeechRuntime00:32:46Released26/11/21 -
Podcast
Transferable skills and the role of GPs in child mental health assessment
Professor Geoff MitchellRuntime00:19:01Released20/10/20
Additional material:
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Fact sheet
Successful referral to clinical and non-clinical services: Tips for GPs
Emerging MindsThis resource has been developed to help GPs who are just setting up a new practice or who wish to review their clinical processes around referral. It provides practical guidance related to key areas of the referral process. -
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Supporting trans or gender diverse children and their families with gender affirmation: A guide for GPs and paediatricians
Susanne ProsserThis resource has been designed to guide practitioners through a conversation with a family and their child who is exploring their gender identity and who might be trans or gender diverse. It is both a checklist for you to use in your organisation, and a conversation guide. -
Resource summary
General practice learning pathway
Emerging MindsDeveloped together with GPs and families, this learning pathway offers step-by-step guides for conducting infant and child mental health assessments, supporting families who have experienced a natural disaster, and holding preventative conversations with parents to buffer children from the impacts of adversity.