Search Results for "care plan"
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Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2018
Prepared by AIFSThis October research summary provides a selection of recently released systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health and relevant to the work of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Abstracts and links to full-text articles, where available, are provided. -
Framework
National Framework for Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families
COAG Health CouncilThis National Framework for Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families (the Framework) articulates a vision, principles and approaches for the delivery of child and family health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. -
In focus
In focus: What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Emerging MindsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can get in the way of children’s potential, by impacting their relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world around them. But poor outcomes are not inevitable. This resource explores how prevention and early intervention strategies, along with policies to better support families experiencing hardship, can help turn the tide on adversity. -
Practice paper
Prejudice-motivated bullying and its impact on child mental health and wellbeing
Susanne ProsserAlong with key health and wellbeing issues associated with bullying, a child experiencing prejudice-motivated bullying may also feel self-hatred or shame about their or their family's identity, attempt to distance themselves from these identities, experience a lack of connection and belonging, or feel a diminished sense of safety in social situations, resulting in high vigilance and anxiety. This resource aims to raise awareness of and build your confidence in directly addressing prejudice-motivated bullying with children and their parents and carers, by providing a range of support strategies. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2019
Prepared by AIFSThis March research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health.Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that highlights the key messages of the paper. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Practice paper
Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster
Emerging MindsThis resource focuses on how to look after your own wellbeing as a practitioner or worker when supporting children and families after a disaster. -
Practice paper
Working with parents to support children after disasters
Emerging MindsThis resource focuses on how practitioners can support children after disasters. It identifies strategies for engaging with parents and using a holistic approach that recognises and tailors support to each family’s unique needs, to enhance the wellbeing, resilience and recovery of infants and children who experience disasters. -
Practice paper
Disaster preparedness with a focus on infants, children and families
Emerging MindsThis practice paper is designed to help you understand the importance of disaster preparedness for not only increasing safety and protecting lives when a disaster occurs, but facilitating the recovery of individuals, families and communities. It also offers practical advice for supporting the disaster preparedness of the children and families you work with. -
Research paper
1. What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
Dr Sara McLeanFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a range of distinct but related developmental difficulties caused by exposure of the developing fetus to alcohol in utero. All practitioners, regardless of their role, are likely to encounter children and adults who are affected by FASD. While the impact of alcohol on a child's brain development may be irreversible, there are some pracitices which can minimise the impact of FASD on the lives of children and families. -
Short article
Establishing authentic child and family collaboration partnerships in Wesley Mission Queensland: A case study
Emerging MindsThis case study examines a partnership between Emerging Minds and Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) that supported WMQ to incorporate the lived experiences of children and families in the development of a new 0-12 years mental health service (Wesley Kids). -
Practice paper
Pre-teen social media use and the impact on mental health and wellbeing
Naomi Deneve, Parenting Research CentreGet insights and tips for holding conversations with pre-teens (9–12 years) and their parents about social media use. -
Practice paper
Strategies for supporting the mental health of infants and children after a disaster: Support networks
Emerging MindsIn addition to the support of extended family, friends and the learning community, responses from governments and specialist mental health services plus digital resources are important to the successful recovery of children and families after a disaster.