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Short article
Depressive symptoms in children and adolescents – early intervention and prevention
Lori ShoreAre there sub-groups of children with similarities in the development of depressive symptoms? And, if there are, could this be a basis for early intervention and prevention of depressive symptoms? This short article is based on the longer paper ‘ Longitudinal trajectories of child and adolescent depressive symptoms and their predictors – a systematic review and meta- analysis’. -
Short article
Mental health service use by Australian children
Melissa MulraneyThis short article is part of a series highlighting upcoming presentations at the Australian Institute of Family Studies 2018 Conference that focus on child mental health or children at risk of experiencing mental health difficulties. -
Webinar
Preventing mental health issues for infants and children webinar
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar, 'Preventing mental health issues for infants and children', was presented in conjunction with Emerging Minds and RACGP. It featured Dr Nick Kowalenko, Dr James Best and Stuart and Ann Weston (family partners). -
Webinar
How to support parents with intellectual disability to meet their parenting goals
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores how to support parents with an intellectual disability to achieve positive outcomes for themselves as parents and for their children. -
Practice paper
Culturally responsive strategies for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (part two)
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis paper is the second of two that discuss culturally responsive practice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing when working with families with diverse culture backgrounds. -
Practice paper
Culturally responsive understandings for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (part one)
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis paper is the first of two that discuss practising cultural responsiveness in working with families from diverse communities to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Emerging Minds Focus framework summaries
Emerging MindsThese resources are designed to build your understanding of how Emerging Minds Focus can support quality improvement within your sector. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis May 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. -
Short article
Sleep health and sleep inequities in children
Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article outlines what sleep inequities are, and explores the relationship between sleep health and child mental health among school-aged children. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
Emerging MindsThis paper examines five practice perspective shifts that are often utilised by family and relationship practitioners who want to engage with children about every aspect of their lives. -
Video
How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
Video
What is child mental health?
Emerging MindsIn this animation ,Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health.