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
Child-aware practice
Online CourseThis course encourages professionals to understand and talk with parents about the impact of adult problems on children and the role of parents in supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of children. These things should be considered in all service settings - whether you're working with adults, children or families. -
Online Course
Understanding child mental health
Online CourseThis course explores mental health for children aged 0-12 years. It will help practitioners to identify the factors that support positive mental health in children, and understand how the different parts of a child’s world interact to influence their social and emotional wellbeing. -
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Understanding brain development
Online CourseThis course will provide you with an increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of foundational concepts about developmental neuroscience (brain development).
Recommended webinars:
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Webinar
A biopsychosocial approach to supporting child mental health
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar explores the features of a biopsychosocial formulation with children aged 5-12, its importance in supporting child mental health and its contribution to mental health treatment planning. -
Webinar
Infant and early childhood mental health: Collaborating with the family and the team to support the child
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)Based on a case study, this webinar discusses practical ways in which GPs can collaborate with the team and coordinate care for the child within the current Medicare system. -
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Exploring parents’ concerns about children’s mental health and wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar focuses on practice skills for working with parents who have concerns about their child’s mental health and wellbeing and exploring those concerns through conversation.
Recommended podcasts:
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Podcast
Rural children’s voices – episode eight
Multiple guestsRuntime00:14:30Released25/6/20 -
Podcast
Graduate discoveries in infant mental health
Rachael and MeganRuntime00:18:53Released20/2/23 -
Podcast
The team around the child: A mum’s story of her son’s neurodiversity
Bec EdserRuntime00:26:55Released14/4/22
Additional material:
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Short article
When it comes to mental health, what’s good for parents is good for children
The MandarinParent mental health is an increasingly held topic of public conversation, but it’s fair to say that we have a way to go. Often, child and youth mental health are discussed in isolation – but we can’t talk about child mental health without talking about parent mental health. The two issues go hand in hand. -
In focus
In focus: Child and family strengths and vulnerabilities
Emerging MindsChildren’s mental health is influenced by a mix of strengths and vulnerabilities. The best way to support a child or family is by promoting their strengths, while acknowledging and adjusting for their vulnerabilities. This resource offers information and advice on identifying and supporting a child's strengths and reducing their vulnerabilities. -
In focus
In focus: The child and their local ecology
Emerging MindsExplore how a child’s ecology - their relationships; home, school and neighbourhood environments; and the broader societal and economic context they live in - all have an impact on their mental health, development and wellbeing. And learn how understanding a child's ecology can help you to support them to live their 'best life'.