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Short article
Supporting parents who have poor mental health
Catherine WadeDespite the importance of parental mental health, many parents can’t or don’t have access to supports to help them navigate the rough waters of mental illness. This short article discusses the 2016 Parenting Today in Victoria study by the Parenting Research Centre which provides insights into the support needs of Victorian parents. -
Website
Advice for Early Childhood Workers Supporting Families with Parents who Experience Mental Illness
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiativeThis page features advice for Early Childhood Workers who support families with parents who experience mental illness. Specifically, it offers recommendations about how to work with parents, their partners and carers, their children and young people. -
Fact sheet
Communicating with your toddler or young child when you have a mental illness
The COPMI national initiativeA toddler or young child can pick up on even subtle changes in mood and behaviour when their parent is unwell. This fact sheet will help you to connect with your toddler or young child when you are unwell so they feel secure and nurtured. -
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. -
Webinar
Primary health strategies for working with children who present with ADHD concerns
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced by the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), our webinar panel discuss primary health strategies that support effective work with children who exhibit ADHD behaviours, and how to best collaborate with schools and other services to assist them. -
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. -
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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis July 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis June 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental heath research: May 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis May 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
The impact of paternal positivity on child mental health
Melissa Willoughby, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis article discusses the associations between paternal positivity and child mental health which a meta analysis found to be stronger in certain populations and circumstances, while outlining how practitioners can support paternal positivity. -
In focus
In focus: Childhood bullying
Nicole RollbuschThis article explains childhood bullying, the risk factors and indicators for bullying, the effects of childhood bullying on mental health and resources to support your understanding.