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Supporting your child’s understanding of your mental illness
Emerging MindsMental illness can be a difficult topic to talk about with anyone, especially if you're experiencing mental health difficulties yourself. But talking to your child about your mental health difficulties can be really helpful for both of you. -
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Starting the conversation about your mental illness with your child
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to support parents in starting conversations with their children about mental illness. -
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Staying connected to your children when living with mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed as a guide for parents living with mental illness who have to spend some time away from their children (such as being in hospital) as part of their treatment and recovery. It outlines why remaining connected is important for children’s resilience and some of the simple ways parents can connect with their children while experiencing mental illness. -
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Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
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Skills for navigating services
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet includes skills and ideas shared by people who have accessed services to get what they need for their children and families while trying to maintain their dignity. -
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Supporting children when you’re struggling with money
Emerging MindsNot having enough money can make parenting more challenging. Here are some ways of getting your family through those tough financial times. -
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For service workers: Collaboration and care between families and providers
Emerging MindsThis is a collection of stories of collaboration, care and overcoming barriers from families and workers which we hope will be a reminder of what’s possible for those working or volunteering in frontline services. -
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Striving to be an ally to families experiencing racism
Emerging MindsChallenging and ending racism is everyone’s responsibility. Read about some of the ways you can be an ally and support families by educating yourself and responding to dismantle racism. -
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Experiences and skills of families living in poverty
Emerging MindsPoverty is more than struggling with money. Read about some of the skills families have used to survive poverty. -
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Collaboration and care between families and service providers
Emerging MindsWe spoke to families about their experiences with services that were respectful and collaborative. We hope the following stories might offer you hope and serve as a reminder of what's possible. -
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Struggling with money and racism at the same time
Emerging MindsRacism can have a big impact on families, especially when they’re facing other challenges as well. Families share some of the skills they used to get through experiences of racism alongside financial hardship. -
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Tips for families experiencing homelessness
Emerging MindsParents who have lived through homelessness with their children share ideas about how to get through in this fact sheet.