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Understanding children’s emotions
Dr Andrew LeechGeneral practitioners are uniquely placed to support children’s mental health and development. No other health professional has the same kind of ongoing relationship and level of intimate knowledge of a family’s health. But with this insight, comes responsibility to act when things aren’t going well. -
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How educators can help in the classroom following a traumatic event
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the ways that Educators can help children in the classroom following a traumatic event. -
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Building a parental mental health support team: Ulysses Agreement
British Columbia Schizophrenia SocietyThe Ulysses Agreement is designed so that parents with the mental health concern can build a support team (professional & non-professional) that will meet the family's needs during times of struggle so that the safety needs of children are met. -
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A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s preparedness for a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families with children prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
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When your parent has a mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to answer some of the questions young people may have when they learn their parent has been diagnosed with a mental illness. -
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Educators resource pack: Supporting children after bushfires
Emerging Minds and the Australian National UniversityThis curated selection of resources will assist educators to support their students returning to school during a difficult bushfire season. -
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Dads – Understanding and managing mental illness
The COPMI national initiativeThis information sheet provides information specifically for dads about understanding and managing mental illness. -
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Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
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Talking to your child about separation and divorce
Emerging MindsTelling your child that you and your partner are separating or getting a divorce can be challenging – but it’s an important conversation to have. This fact sheet offers tips for talking to your child about separation and divorce – what to say, what not to say, why it's important to allow your child to express their emotions, and how to keep communication open and ongoing. -
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In focus: Bullying and child mental health
Emerging MindsBullying is a common childhood experience that can cause physical and psychological harm. It's important for all children and parents to talk about childhood bullying, know what to do if it occurs and understand how to prevent it. -
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A guide for first responders: Supporting children in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months and years after a disaster or traumatic event you may continue to work to support recovery in your community. It can be helpful to have a basic understanding of how events can affect children, and what sorts of responses and behaviours can help support children’s wellbeing and reduce the chances of them having ongoing difficulties. -
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How parents and caregivers can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren may need ongoing support in the months and even years after a disaster or traumatic event. Whilst most children do recover in time, ongoing difficulties can continue to challenge some children. It is hard to predict what will happen for each individual child, this information will take you through some steps you can take to help support each child’s recovery, minimise the likelihood of ongoing difficulties and connect them to the support they need.