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What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
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What is a mental health nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a mental health nurse can support you and your family. -
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What is a psychologist with a special interest in working with children?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a psychologist with a special interest in children can support you and your family. -
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What is a psychologist with a special interest in families?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a psychologist with a special interest in families can support you and your family. -
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What is a school counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a school counsellor can support you and your family. -
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What is an occupational therapist?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how an occupational therapist can support you and your family. -
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What is a paediatrician?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a paediatrician can support you and your family. -
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Feeding your baby: Advice for new parents
Emerging MindsThis resource explores how feeding times are an opportunity to connect with your baby and support their mental health and wellbeing. It acknowledges that feeding can be difficult for a lot of parents and infants, and explains why it’s important to seek help if you’re experiencing difficulties. -
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Understanding and soothing a crying baby
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help parents understand and soothe their crying baby. It provides some information on why babies cry, along with strategies that might help you to comfort your baby when they are crying. It also offers advice to help you manage your own emotions when the crying becomes too much. -
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Depression and anxiety in new parents
Emerging MindsThis resource explores depression and anxiety in new parents. It aims to help you understand that depression and anxiety are common around the time of your baby’s birth and during their first year of life. It also explores what to do if you or your partner is at risk or showing signs of mental health difficulties. -
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Self-care for parents and caregivers
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help you understand why self-care is essential for parents and caregivers. It also explores what you can do to boost your own wellbeing to help make the most of your time with your baby. -
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Understanding infant mental health and wellbeing (for parents)
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help you understand the changing nature of infant mental health and wellbeing. It provides information to help you identify potential infant mental health difficulties, and access support for yourself and your baby when things aren’t going as expected.