The effects of trauma on children’s mental health webinar

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, June 2019

Related to Bereavement, loss and grief, Child mental health, Trauma

Resource Summary

This webinar was presented in conjunction with Emerging Minds and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. It features Dr Nick Kowalenko (psychiatrist), Dr Penny Burns (GP), Phoebe (Child and Family Partner) and facilitator, Dr James Best. The presenters discuss the effects of trauma on children’s mental health using a case study from Emerging Minds’ e-learning learning courses. The speakers give practical examples of how GPs can engage with parents and children.

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The effects of trauma on children’s mental health webinar

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, June 2019

Resource Summary

Discover more resources

Responding to the mental health needs of school-aged children webinar

Preventing mental health issues for infants and children webinar

Responding to the mental health needs of infants and toddlers webinar

Programs that support the mental health and wellbeing of children with incarcerated parents

Highlights in child mental health research: May 2025

Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide

What are infants telling us: From neonatal nursery care to supporting optimal infant development

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario

The impact of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development

Highlights in child mental health research: April 2025

Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity

How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health

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