Search Results for "natural disasters"
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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 General Practitioners (GPs)
Emerging MindsGPs 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 general practitioner conversation guide. -
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. -
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. -
Online Course
Supporting secondary students following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides secondary school educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting young people following a natural disaster or community trauma. -
Online Course
Supporting primary students following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides primary school educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting children following a natural disaster or community trauma. -
Online Course
Supporting children in early learning following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides early learning educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting children following a natural disaster or community trauma. -
Fact sheet
For schools: Supporting student voice in disaster recovery
HeadspaceStudent voice is about acknowledging that young people are experts in their own lives, and have the right and desire to be actively involved in the decisions that impact them. This fact sheet provides school leaders and educators with strategies for engaging young people in a safe and meaningful way following a natural disaster. -
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Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health in the long term following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsFamily doctors are well placed to monitor children’s social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. Following a disaster or traumatic event general practitioners become even more critical in providing regular checks, support and advice to both children and their parents. -
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A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s mental health in the long term following a disaster
Emerging MindsThis guide is designed to help health and social service workers to support children's mental health following a natural disaster or traumatic event.