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Looking Back series
The Looking Back series was made by young adults who ‘look back’ on a tough or difficult moment (or part) of their childhood. They reflected on what was going on for them at that time, and what helped them stay strong, or helped them to learn or even grow from… -
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Natural disasters
More Australian children than ever before are living through natural disasters, as extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires and droughts occur more often and with increasing intensity. A growing amount of research shows that exposure to these disasters can have a profound impact on children in terms of their… -
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a common reaction to stressful or new situations. It’s our body’s way of letting us know when to be on guard as part of our ‘fight or flight’ response. Depending on the situation you’re facing, anxiety can feel like slight nervousness through to a racing heart and excessive… -
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Supporting your baby’s wellbeing
When babies feel safe and secure they can confidently explore their environment and experience close connections with the people around them. These resources aim to help you and your baby feel confident and supported in navigating everyday activities such as feeding, sleeping and crying whilst looking after yourself as you… -
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Youth Voice series
As children grow, they navigate life’s ups and downs differently depending on their age and stage of development. The Youth Voice project aimed to identify aspects of mental health and wellbeing that are important to young people, including messages for those who support them in their journey into adulthood. Led… -
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Parentline
Parentline Queensland and the Northern Territory 1300 30 1300 (cost of a local call) 8am to 10pm, seven days a week Parentline Victoria 13 22 89 (cost of a local call) Open 8am to midnight 7 days a week Parent Helpline South Australia 1300 364 100 (cost of a local… -
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Practitioners speak
Understanding the role of a practitioner can be difficult, particularly if you aren’t sure how they may be able to support you or your child with mental health and wellbeing. In this video series we asked health professionals what they can do to support you and your family, what you… -
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Introducing Emerging Minds Families
Emerging MindsCreated with the guidance and expertise of family members with lived experience, practitioners and researchers, Emerging Minds Families develops practical, accessible and trusted information and resources for families to support infant and child mental health. -
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Your support networks: It takes a village
Emerging MindsBuilding your village and creating those support networks plays an important role your child's development. -
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Feeding your baby: Advice for new parents
Emerging MindsThis resource explores how feeding times are an opportunity to connect with your baby and support their mental health and wellbeing. It acknowledges that feeding can be difficult for a lot of parents and infants, and explains why it’s important to seek help if you’re experiencing difficulties. -
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Will they get better? A guide for children of parents recovering from mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to reassure children whose parents are recovering from mental illness. It answers common questions about what recovery looks like, treatments including therapy and medication, and how to stay connected to a parent if they need to spend time in hospital. -
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Parenting with mental health difficulties
Emerging MindsThis resource has been developed to help parents to understand how mental illness can impact parenting and learn practical strategies to help maintain a strong relationship between parents and children.