Search Results for "care plan"
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Fact sheet
Childhood congenital heart disease and mental health
Christopher Tran, Catherine Webb and Michelle MacveanThis fact sheet covers general information about congenital heart disease, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults. -
Fact sheet
Childhood cerebral palsy and mental health
Angela Micheletto and Amal AbikarThis fact sheet covers general information about cerebral palsy, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults. -
Fact sheet
Supporting children’s return to school during COVID-19
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips to help both children and parents/carers navigate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty around returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Webinar
Understanding and supporting infant mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar explored what infant mental health is and how practitioners can support infant mental health and wellbeing. This webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. It will be particularly useful for practitioners who are not specialists in infant mental health. -
In focus
In focus: What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Emerging MindsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can get in the way of children’s potential, by impacting their relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world around them. But poor outcomes are not inevitable. This resource explores how prevention and early intervention strategies, along with policies to better support families experiencing hardship, can help turn the tide on adversity. -
In focus
In focus: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing
Emerging MindsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities have remained connected to their culture, kinship and Country for over 60,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is viewed in a holistic context that encompasses mental, physical, cultural and spiritual health. This article provides strategies for practitioners to learn from this wisdom to help support all families and children. -
Practice paper
Parental mental health: A ‘double-storied’ approach
Travis Gibson, Jacquie Lee and Daniel Moss (Emerging Minds)Intergenerational mental health and adversity can cause significant disruptions to the parent-child relationship and to children's mental health and wellbeing. This resource aims to help practitioners who work with parents affected by mental illness and identifies ways to support parents to examine 'double stories', which include their histories of adversity and challenges as well as their resilience, hopes and know-how. -
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In focus: How can general practitioners support children’s mental health?
Emerging MindsAustralian children visit their general practitioner (GP) more than any other health professional, and GPs also often see the same family for many years, enabling them to build a strong, trusting relationship with both children and their parents. GPs are in a unique position to notice and intervene when early signs of mental health concerns appear, and to promote positive mental health for infants and children. This page shares resources to help you, as a GP, increase your confidence in supporting children’s mental health. -
Practice paper
How to speak with separating parents about their children’s wellbeing
Dr Nikola Balvin and Nicole PatersonThis resource outlines the importance of making children's wellbeing a central aspect of the conversations practitioners have with parents who are going through separation or divorce, and aims to address the gap by summarising the best-practice principles on parenting during separation. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis August research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Short article
Understanding children’s emotions
Dr Andrew LeechGeneral practitioners are uniquely placed to support children’s mental health and development. No other health professional has the same kind of ongoing relationship and level of intimate knowledge of a family’s health. But with this insight, comes responsibility to act when things aren’t going well. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis July research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.