Infant and early childhood mental health: Developing a plan with the family

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, June 2022

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This webinar identifies the key aspects of developing a plan to respond to mental health difficulties experienced by infants and young children. Facilitated by Dr James Best, the panel of guest speakers include Dr Nick Kowalenko, Dr Michaela Baulderstone and Nikko (Child and Family Parnter).

Based on a case study, a number of practice skills were examined, and the panellists respond to practice challenges raised by webinar participants. Upon completion of the webinar, you will be able to apply the skills in developing a plan to meet the needs of the child and family.

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Infant and early childhood mental health: Developing a plan with the family

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, June 2022

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Infant and early childhood mental health: Connecting with children and families

Complex trauma through a trauma-informed lens: Supporting the wellbeing of infants and young children

Individual and family factors associated with child mental health and wellbeing

Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters

Disaster preparedness with a focus on infants, children and families

Understanding how disasters influence infants and children

Supporting infants, children and families in an evacuation

How psychological first aid can support infants, children and families who experience a disaster (part one)

Psychological first aid with infants and children: Practice guidance (part two)

Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster

Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters

Practices for supporting infant and child mental health after disasters

This resource is part of the following toolkits

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