Search Results for "care plan"
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Short article
Factors that foster resilience in Aboriginal adolescents and implications for early intervention
Christian YoungMost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Australia grow and flourish in supportive family environments that enable good mental health and social development. Despite the challenges posed by discrimination, low socio-economic environments, and the historic and ongoing marginalisation of First Nations culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are resilient, showing positive outcomes despite the presence of adversity. This study investigated the protective factors that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to be resilient. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2019
Prepared by AIFSThis October 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. -
Practice paper
Keeping children and families in mind: Guidelines for media professionals reporting on disaster or community trauma events
Margaret Nixon and Jessica MastersThese guidelines for journalists and media professionals highlight the need to keep children and families in mind when reporting on traumatic events. They are intended to showcase best practice and to help protect not only the children, families, and communities who have experienced disaster and/or trauma, but also media staff and their families who may experience secondary traumatic stress from exposure to these events. -
Short article
The role of neighbourhoods in young children’s mental health: What does the evidence tell us?
Amanda Alderton, Karen Villanueva, Meredith O’Connor, Claire Boulangé and Hannah BadlandYoung children's mental health is influenced by their experiences across a wide range of settings, including home, school, and their wider community and neighbourhood environment. Features of the neighbourhood such as access to good-quality housing, parks, and local services can positively shape children's early life experiences. Researchers conducted a systematic review of international research literature, investigating how the neighbourhood-built environment relates to young children's mental health. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2019
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. -
Research paper
1. What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
Dr Sara McLeanFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a range of distinct but related developmental difficulties caused by exposure of the developing fetus to alcohol in utero. All practitioners, regardless of their role, are likely to encounter children and adults who are affected by FASD. While the impact of alcohol on a child's brain development may be irreversible, there are some pracitices which can minimise the impact of FASD on the lives of children and families. -
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3. How to support children living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource outlines the diverse neurocognitive challenges frequently faced by children living with FASD. It highlights some of the ways these differences may impact on children’s learning, behavioural and social development, and outlines the general principles for supporting children. -
Research paper
5. Systems and service supports for children and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Dr Sara McLeanThe term Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) covers a range of developmental disorders associated with a variety of physical, mental health, and behavioural difficulties. FASD is caused by exposure of the developing fetus to alcohol in utero. Children living with FASD often require support from multiple service providers, including health services, mental health services, child protection, intensive family support, and alternative and mainstream education services. Many aspects of conventional services, such as referral pathways, information provision, and support provision may be less suited to children living with FASD. Access to these services assumes well-developed memory, language or organisation skills that may be lacking in children affected by FASD. Collaborative service provision that relies on a shared understanding of children’s needs is possibly the best way of engaging with and supporting children and families living with FASD. -
Practice paper
Supporting trans and gender diverse children and their families
Susanne ProsserCreating a safe space for a child to explore their gender identity will contribute to positive mental health outcomes. This resource provides an overview of ways to support a child who is questioning their gender identity or who has come out as trans or gender diverse. It is not designed to give medical or psychological expertise and advice on working with trans and gender diverse children. -
Practice paper
Six ways to support child-focused practice in adult services
Emerging MindsThis paper details support and development processes that will build the confidence and competence of adult service professionals. It provides examples that can be adapted in adult services to support child-focused practice. These processes will enable staff to focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of children, even if it is not their ‘core focus’. -
Practice paper
Child-focused work with families affected by domestic violence: Skills, values and knowledge requirements for social work students
Priscilla Dunk-West and Sarah Wendt, Flinders UniversityThis paper, written for social work students and their educators and supervisors, outlines the skills, values and knowledge required for social work students to work effectively with children in families affected by family and domestic violence (FDV). -
Webinar
Sharing information and engaging with parents about child mental health webinar
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar explored how practitioners can support child mental health by sharing information and effectively engaging with parents.