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Short article
How educators can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsThe weeks and first few months after a traumatic event can be overwhelming and filled with change. Distress will be at its highest point immediately after the event and should lessen over the following weeks and months for most people. -
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How educators can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren require support in the months (and sometimes even years) after a disaster or traumatic event. While most children recover over time, some continue to experience ongoing difficulties. -
Fact sheet
How educators can help in the classroom following a traumatic event
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the ways that Educators can help children in the classroom following a traumatic event. -
Fact sheet
What type of programs improve the mental health outcomes of children in out-of-home care?
Hilary Miller and Kristel Alla, Australian Institute of Family StudiesExplore the most common types of programs that aim to improve mental health outcomes for children in out-of-home care (OOHC) and the evidence for overall program types -
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What factors predict long-term mental health for children in out-of-home care?
Catherine WadeThis short article summarises a recent paper which examines how key child and family characteristics predict long-term mental health for children in out-of-home care. -
Fact sheet
One Talk at a Time: Child sexual abuse: Get the facts
National Office for Child SafetyThis resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people. -
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One Talk at a Time: Having conversations
National Office for Child SafetyThis toolkit from the National Office for Child Safety has been designed to help adults have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people, other adults and organisations. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Money, housing and health resources
Emerging MindsA guide for practitioners on using our money, housing and health resources to support the families they work with. -
Fact sheet
Psychology education needs to reflect the lives of aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Belle Selkirk, Dr Joanna Alexi and Professor Pat Dudgeon AMTo support aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage in psychology education in Australia, psychology curricula and teaching and learning programs should reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews and lived experiences. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: November 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis November 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 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
Pre-teen social media use: Benefits and challenges for wellbeing
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis short article explores the benefits and challenges of social media use among pre-teens (9-12-year olds). -
Practice paper
Pre-teen social media use and the impact on mental health and wellbeing
Naomi Deneve, Parenting Research CentreGet insights and tips for holding conversations with pre-teens (9–12 years) and their parents about social media use.