Search Results for "care plan"
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Webinar
Infant and early childhood mental health: Developing a plan with the family
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar identifies the key aspects of developing a plan to respond to mental health difficulties experienced by infants and young children. Facilitated by Dr James Best, the panel of guest speakers include Dr Nick Kowalenko, Dr Michaela Baulderstone and Nikko (Child and Family Parnter). Based on a case study, a number of practice skills were examined, and the panellists respond to practice challenges raised by webinar participants. Upon completion of the webinar, you will be able to apply the skills in developing a plan to meet the needs of the child and family. -
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. -
Practice paper
Post-natal care: Making the most of your first session with parents
Parenting Research CentrePrenatal care often focuses on preparing the parents for birth, but not necessarily about caring for their baby following the birth. Some first-time parents may feel unprepared to care for a newborn; therefore this is a time when they seek information and reassurance. Child Health Nurses (CHNs) are well-placed to provide new parents with information and reassurance. This resource provides CHNs with practical strategies for making the most of their first session with clients – particularly parents living in vulnerable circumstances. -
Practice paper
Identifying and responding to bullying in the pre-teen years: The role of primary health care practitioners
Elly RobinsonThe pre-teen years (9–12 years old) are a critical period of vulnerability for bullying behaviours. There is a growing awareness that bullying is best addressed as a public health problem that needs a collaborative, community-wide solution. This paper focuses on bullying in the pre-teen years and explores how primary health care providers can play a role in a public health response to bullying, and what is currently known about this role. -
Fact sheet
Pathways of Care template
Emerging MindsThis resource provides GPs with an opportunity to audit and map out new or changing services within the community. The template has been developed to download and customise. -
Practice paper
Supporting children’s participation through shared decision-making in child mental health care
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis paper is part of a suite of resources focusing on children’s participation in decisions that affect them. This resource introduces practitioners to the concepts of children’s participation and shared decision making in children’s mental health care. -
Fact sheet
How parents and caregivers can prepare for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your family ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your family respond and cope if there is a disaster. This information will take you through some practical and psychological strategies to help you and your family get prepared. -
Short article
Children with anxiety and depression may be at greater risk due to gaps in care
Louise Ellis, Louise Wiles, Raghu Lingam, Gaston Arnolda, Peter Hibbert, and Jeffrey BraithwaiteDepression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders which, together, affect around one in five children and adolescents. With a lack of research on services for depression and anxiety in children, a study led by the Australian Institute of Health called the Care Track Kids project provided a detailed picture of how Australian children with anxiety or depression are treated, and how much of this treatment is in accordance with clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). -
Practice paper
Engaging with parents who have children in out-of-home care: Key considerations
Mary Salveron, Nicole Paterson, and Rhys Price-RobertsonEngaging with parents or caregivers who have children living in out-of-home care can be daunting for practitioners who do not have much experience with child protection services. This resource outlines some of the key considerations for engaging with such parents, and encourages you to reflect on the relevance of these issues to your own practice. -
Short article
How parents and caregivers can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsSupporting your children in the weeks and months after a disaster or traumatic event can feel daunting, this information covers some basic steps you can take to help support their recovery and protect them from having ongoing difficulties. -
Short article
How parents and caregivers can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren may need ongoing support in the months and even years after a disaster or traumatic event. Whilst most children do recover in time, ongoing difficulties can continue to challenge some children. It is hard to predict what will happen for each individual child, this information will take you through some steps you can take to help support each child’s recovery, minimise the likelihood of ongoing difficulties and connect them to the support they need. -
Fact sheet
Journalists and media staff as parents and carers
Margaret Nixon and Jessica MastersThis fact sheet recognises the role journalists and media staff have as parents and carers and the impact of disaster or community trauma events.