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Short article
How maternal depressive symptoms prior to conception are related to children’s emotional wellbeing
Dr. Katrina MossThis short article is a summary of the longer paper titled, ‘Testing competing mediators of the association between pre-conception maternal depression and child health-related quality of life.’ -
Webinar
Responding to the mental health needs of school-aged children webinar
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar was presented in conjunction with Emerging Minds and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. It features Dr Nick Kowalenko (psychiatrist), Dr Penny Burns (GP), Jane Grace (Child and Family Partner) and faciliator, Dr James Best. The presenters discuss responding to the mental health needs of school-aged children using a case study from Emerging Minds’ e-learning learning courses. The speakers provided practical examples of how GPs can engage with parents and children. -
Webinar
Responding to the mental health needs of infants and toddlers webinar
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar was presented in conjunction with Emerging Minds and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. It features Dr Ros Powrie (psychiatrist), Dr Penny Burns (GP), Kham Sirimanotham (Child and Family Partner) and faciliator, Dr James Best. The presenters discuss responding to the mental health needs of infants and children using a case study from Emerging Minds' e-learning learning courses. The speakers provided practical examples of how GPs can engage with parents and children. -
Short article
Enhancing young girls’ wellbeing through father-daughter physical activity: The ‘Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered’ (DADEE) trial
Dr. Myles Young & Prof. Philip Morgan, University of NewcastleThis article describes the social-emotional outcomes of the 'Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered' (DADEE) trial, which aimed to improve the bond between fathers and daughters through co-physical activity. -
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Practice paper
Supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs: A checklist for organisations
Rhys Price-Robertson, Thy Meddick and Elise ParkerThis paper provides managers, practice leaders, and other decision-makers with practical guidance on supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs. It will be useful in a broad range of health and welfare organisations, particularly those not specifically designed to work with clients with multiple interrelated problems. -
Short article
It’s time to do more about the mental health of children with intellectual disability
Jacqueline BloomfieldChildren with intellectual disability are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than their typically developing peers. Efforts towards prevention and early intervention are required from all support services in order to best promote the mental health of children with intellectual disability and their families. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: April 2019
Prepared by AIFSThis April research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health.Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that highlights the key messages of the paper. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Fact sheet
Supporting communities during drought online resource summary 1
Emerging MindsThis online resource summary outlines some of the resources available within the Community Trauma Toolkit. -
Fact sheet
The starting point: Investment in relationships
Emerging MindsRelationships and connections are central to any engagement within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
Fact sheet
Seeking knowledge and being curious
Emerging MindsWhilst many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are willing to share knowledge about their culture and history, it is important for you to take responsibility for your own learning if you want to build a genuine understanding of First Nations cultures. -
Fact sheet
Being seen and investing something of ourselves
Emerging MindsConnecting with Community wherever possible, through attending existing services or community events will give you the best opportunity to get to know Community and to be known.