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Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: April 2020
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 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. -
Fact sheet
Using play to support children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsWhile social distancing rules are in place, children are unable to play with their friends in the way that they are used to. This makes play time at home especially important. The following five tips (available in 18 languages) can help you use play to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19. -
Practice paper
Prejudice-motivated bullying and its impact on child mental health and wellbeing
Susanne ProsserAlong with key health and wellbeing issues associated with bullying, a child experiencing prejudice-motivated bullying may also feel self-hatred or shame about their or their family's identity, attempt to distance themselves from these identities, experience a lack of connection and belonging, or feel a diminished sense of safety in social situations, resulting in high vigilance and anxiety. This resource aims to raise awareness of and build your confidence in directly addressing prejudice-motivated bullying with children and their parents and carers, by providing a range of support strategies. -
Podcast
Family violence and child-aware practice – part two
Multiple guestsRuntime00:45:28Released9/5/20 -
Podcast
Family violence and child-aware practice – part one
Multiple guestsRuntime00:28:18Released9/5/20 -
Submissions
Emerging Minds response to Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness: March 2020
Emerging MindsThis submission is in response to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness. -
Short article
How does family income influence the mental health of Australian children? Differences in child, parent and educator assessments
Rasheda Khanam, Maisha Rahman and Son NghiemThe study analysed data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) to investigate whether family income affects children’s mental health - and whether the effect, if any, varies across different kinds of informants (e.g. children ['self-report'], parents, teachers). Better understandings around assessor variation and the impact of parental income on children’s mental health could inform policies to improve the wellbeing of Australian children. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 9–12 years
Emerging MindsFamily doctors regularly see the effects of trauma and loss on children of all ages. Many parents present at family practices concerned by their child’s behaviour. At other times, a general practitioner might become concerned that a parent underestimates the effects of trauma on their child. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 9-12 years
Emerging MindsPractitioners are aware that children of all ages are affected by trauma and loss. Many parents will present at a service concerned by their infant or child’s behaviour. -
Practice paper
Practicing cultural curiosity when engaging with children and families
Chris Dolman, Mthobeli Ngcanga and Nellie AndersonThis paper provides an overview of some important considerations in relation to ‘culturally competent’, ‘culturally curious’ and child-focused practices when engaging with children and parents from refugee and migrant communities. It will invite you to reflect upon your current practice with children and families from migrant and refugee communities, and will also provide observations from practitioners about the successes, challenges and lessons they have experienced through adopting a culturally curious stance. -
Podcast
Reflections on culturally competent practice with Nellie Anderson
Nellie AndersonRuntime00:29:02Released26/4/20 -
Submissions
Emerging Minds’ verbal submission at the Productivity Commission mental health public hearing, February 2020
Emerging MindsEmerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan's, verbal submission at the public hearing into mental health, February 2020.