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Short article
Parental self-care and self-compassion
Mandy Kienhuis and Elbina Avdagic – Parenting Research CentreParental self-compassion and self-care have a strong influence on child development. Parents who are kind to themselves and take time to relax and recharge have better health and wellbeing, are more confident in their parenting, and have more positive interactions with their children. This short article outlines ways professionals can support parents to be less critical of their parenting and to regularly practise self-care. -
In focus
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. -
Guide
PERCS Conversation Guide for primary health practitioners
Emerging MindsPrimary health practitioners are in a unique position to support infants' and children's mental health, by talking with parents about how the issues they're facing might be impacting on their whole family. To make these conversations easier, Emerging Minds has created a free primary health practitioner conversation guide. -
Fact sheet
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children living with disability
Emerging MindsThis series of tip sheets has been co-designed with Aboriginal families, who have generously provided their intergenerational wisdom to help other families and children. It is primarily designed for non-Indigenous workers supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families where a child is living with disability. -
In focus
In focus: Talking with parents about their children
Emerging MindsThis resource provides tips for adult-focused professionals for developing skills in hearing and honouring a child's voice in absentia and in turn, improving outcomes for Australian children with mental health concerns. -
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. -
Guide
PERCS Conversation Guide
Emerging MindsIf you're not sure how to talk with parents about their children, particularly when the family is facing adversity, this free conversation guide can help. -
Resource summary
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported? – Quick summary
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This quick summary produced by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
Practice paper
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported?
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This paper produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
Practice paper
Complex trauma through a trauma-informed lens: Supporting the wellbeing of infants and young children
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis resource introduces complex trauma and trauma-informed care, including their importance in supporting the wellbeing and mental health of infants and young children. It explores the possible effects of complex trauma in early childhood (i.e. birth through to five years), and aims to support professionals to use a ‘whole-child’ approach that considers how early life experiences (including trauma) may shape development and behaviour. -
Guide
Healing through voice, culture and Country: Short films
Emerging MindsThere are many ways that organisations can help practitioners to work proactively and in culturally sensitive ways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents. These include (but are not limited to) providing supervision and training on child-focused ways to identify and respond to presentations of family violence; providing cultural supervision and mentoring from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to support meaningful and confident engagement; and working collaboratively with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to co-design appropriate and effective responses to families who are affected by violence. -
Webinar
Identifying developmental concerns in school-aged children
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar with the RACGP explores how ‘typical development’ is defined in children aged 5-12, the relationship between mental health difficulties and developmental difficulties in school-aged children, and the skills required to identify developmental concerns. Facilitated by Dr James Best, panellists include Dr Andrew Leech, Felicity Kime, Susan Pagel and Dr Stephen Stathis.