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Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: November 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis November 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 that 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. -
Short article
From co-design to co-creation: Building responsive relationships and delivering outcomes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
Emma Taylor, Claire Marsh, Rosie Schellen and Melinda GoodyearEmerging Minds develops a range of resources, tools and information for professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, parents and families. As an organisation, we strive to ensure these resources are informed by First Nations peoples and grounded in the principles of self-determination. In practice, this means we work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants and organisations in genuine, culturally secure partnerships. Together, we develop resources that build the capacity of all professionals and organisations who work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. -
Resource summary
Children’s mental health learning pathway
Emerging MindsTo support children’s mental health in your work, Emerging Minds has created the Children's mental health learning pathway of free online courses. -
Fact sheet
Being seen and investing something of ourselves
Emerging MindsConnecting with Community wherever possible, through attending existing services or community events will give you the best opportunity to get to know Community and to be known. -
Short article
While you wait: Suggestions for service providers to support children and their families who are on waiting lists
Susanne ProsserService providers will often need to refer families and children to other services for specialist assessment or care. Unfortunately, waiting lists for these services are quite common, which can cause further stress for families as they continue to deal with the status quo. This short article was inspired by research into barriers and facilitators to early childhood mental health pathways in the Barwon region in southwest Victoria, with one of the barriers identified as long wait times for appointments, and the following practices were suggested by professionals interviewed for this research. -
In focus
In focus: Childhood bullying
Nicole RollbuschThis article explains childhood bullying, the risk factors and indicators for bullying, the effects of childhood bullying on mental health and resources to support your understanding. -
Practice paper
Supporting infants, children and families in an evacuation
Emerging MindsThis practice paper explains why it’s important to consider pregnant people, infants, children and families in evacuation planning and management. It provides practical considerations and strategies for ensuring evacuation procedures and centres meet the needs of infants, children and families and enhance their safety, wellbeing and recovery. -
Research paper
Insights for social workers supporting families with complex needs
Dr Georgia Rowley, Professor Sarah Wendt, Dr Dan Moss, Dr Kate Seymour and Dr Carmela BastianThis literature review explores the interplay between the detrimental impacts of intergenerational disadvantage, substance use issues, mental illness, and trauma on parents and children, and the lived experience of family and domestic violence. From these varying impacts, we seek to extract implications and skills for practice. -
Practice paper
Strategies for supporting the mental health of infants and children after a disaster: Routines and predictability
Emerging MindsRe-establishing routines and setting boundaries and expectations are important for restoring children's sense of stability and safety after a disaster, especially when they have to spend time away from their parents or home. -
Practice paper
Understanding how disasters influence infants and children
Emerging MindsThis practice paper aims to equip practitioners with knowledge about the ways disasters can influence a child’s ecology and the importance of targeted support for children’s resilience and recovery in the short and long term. -
Practice paper
Child-focused practice competencies: Structural approaches to complex problems
Professor Sarah Wendt, Dr Georgia Rowley, Dr Kate Seymour, Dr Carmela Bastian and Dr Dan MossWatch Professor Sarah Wendt and leading academics from Flinders University’s Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS) share child-focused practice strategies for supporting children and families experiencing complex problems. -
Short article
It’s time to do more about the mental health of children with intellectual disability
Jacqueline BloomfieldChildren with intellectual disability are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than their typically developing peers. Efforts towards prevention and early intervention are required from all support services in order to best promote the mental health of children with intellectual disability and their families.