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Journeys with the Black Dog: Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel
The Black Dog InstituteA wonderful book for anyone who has been depressed or who wants to understand depression better. It is insightful, compassionate, and invaluable. -
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HeadStrong 2.0 and MindStrength
The Black Dog InstituteThe Black Dog Institute has designed a curriculum resource on depression, mental health and resilience called 'HeadStrong 2.0'. It is designed to be linked to the health and physical education curriculum for Year 9 and Year 10 students. -
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Depression, anxiety, and peer victimisation during the transition from childhood to adolescence
Miriam K. Forbes, Sally Fitzpatrick, Natasha R. Magson and Ronald M. RapeeUntangling the direction and nature of the relationships between peer victimisation, depression and anxiety is difficult because they often co-occur. Using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, this study aimed to answer several questions, including whether peer victimisation, depression and anxiety predict each other, and whether any of these domains have unique relationships with negative wellbeing outcomes. -
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Support networks: Building support networks for you and your child
Emerging MindsLearn about the different types of support available for you and your children, and get tips for building strong, reliable support networks. -
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Communication and meaning-making: Why good communication is key to children’s mental health
Emerging MindsTalk openly with children to help them understand and make meaning of what's happening in their world. -
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Routines: Creating family routines to support children’s mental health
Emerging MindsCreate family routines to help children feel secure, reduce stress, and find time for connection and fun. -
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Emotions and behaviours: Understanding and supporting children’s feelings and responses
Emerging MindsTune into your child's feelings and be curious about what's behind their behaviours, so you can help them understand and express all their emotions in healthy ways. -
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Parent-child relationship: How positive connections support children’s wellbeing
Emerging MindsBuild a strong bond with your child by responding warmly and consistently to their needs and making time to connect with them. -
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In focus: Understanding children’s mental health
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help parents (and other adults who care for children) with understanding children’s mental health – what it is, why it’s important for children and what positive mental health looks like. -
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In focus: What shapes children’s mental health
Emerging MindsChildren’s mental health is shaped by various factors and life experiences both positive and negative. This resource aims to help parents/carers understand these factors, see their 'whole' child and learn what supports and what gets in the way of their child's positive mental health. -
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In focus: Understanding children’s emotions and behaviour
Emerging MindsAs a parent or other adult who cares for children, there are things you can do to support children to understand their emotions and develop positive ways of coping with feelings and managing behaviours. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis March 2024 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 the 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.