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Guide
Psychological first aid: Supporting people affected by disaster in Australia
Australian Red Cross and Australian Psychological SocietyThe purpose of this guide is to provide an overview for people working in disaster preparedness, response and recovery about best-practice in psychological first aid following disasters and traumatic events. Each state and territory has plans to deal with the health consequences of disasters. Included in these plans are arrangements that cover the mental health consequences of emergencies. -
Toolkit
Community Trauma Toolkit
Emerging Minds and ANUThis toolkit contains resources to help and support adults and children before, during, and after a disaster or traumatic event. It will help you understand some of the impacts of disaster and how you can help lessen these impacts. -
Short article
Climate change-related worry in children and young people: What does the research evidence say?
Anagha Joshi, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis article describes the research evidence about climate change-related worry in children and young people. -
Webinar
Working therapeutically with children who have experienced trauma from physical or sexual abuse
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar discusses how practitioners can respond to the challenges of working therapeutically with families when children have experienced physical or sexual abuse. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis August 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis July 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. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Shame and stigma
Emerging MindsA guide for practitioners on using our shame and stigma resources to support the families they work with. -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Webinar
Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 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. -
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 cultural (or CALD) backgrounds.