Search Results for "looking after your wellbeing"
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Fact sheet
Finding connection beyond family, friends and community
Emerging MindsThere are many reasons why it might not feel possible or safe to build relationships with other people or communities at times. But important connections can still be found with nature, culture and places - even with yourself. -
Fact sheet
Feeling connection and belonging outside our families
Emerging MindsOutside our immediate family we form connections to other people and communities - from friends and neighbours to people in school communities, workplaces, interest groups, or a friendly interaction in the grocery store. Or we may find connection with places, cultures, nature, spirituality or social movements. -
Fact sheet
Why are connection and belonging important?
Emerging MindsThis resource explores what social connection is, what can get in the way, and why it's important for getting through tough times. -
Guide
One Talk at a Time: Stakeholder kit
National Office for Child Safety‘One Talk at a Time’ aims to help prevent child sexual abuse by encouraging adults to learn about the issue and have ongoing, proactive, preventative conversations with children, young people and other adults. This kit includes information on how the campaign materials, tools and resources can be shared and promoted. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis September 2023 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. -
Fact sheet
How to talk to children about war and conflict
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet offers tips to help you have honest, age-appropriate conversations with your child about war and conflict. -
Webinar
Supporting children’s mental health when working with separating parents
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar explores how practitioners can make children’s wellbeing a central aspect of their conversations with parents navigating separation and divorce. -
Fact sheet
Signs of bullying parents should look out for
Emerging MindsIt's important for parents and carers to be aware of what's happening in their child's social word. This list includes some of the common signs a child could be involved in bullying (experiencing and/or engaging in it). -
In focus
In focus: Bullying and child mental health
Emerging MindsBullying is a common childhood experience that can cause physical and psychological harm. It's important for all children and parents to talk about childhood bullying, know what to do if it occurs and understand how to prevent it. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis August 2023 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. -
Short article
What impacts refugee and asylum seeker children’s mental health?
Pragya Gartoulla, Mandy Truong, Anagha Joshi and Hilary Miller, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This short article outlines the factors that impact the mental health and wellbeing of children from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. -
Guide
Professional practice guidelines: Supporting the mental health of frontline healthcare workers
Caitlyn Herrick, Lachlan James, Brian Lee and Assoc. Prof Jade Sheen, Deakin UniversityThese professional practice guidelines aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for mental health practitioners in the delivery of therapeutic services to frontline healthcare workers (FHW) given their roles during and emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.