Getting in Early for Good Mental Health

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Issue 5
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Health and Community

Getting in early for good mental health

In this issue

This month we look at teaching mindfulness meditation techniques to children, the latest from the infant mental health field, and resilience strategies for families. Have your say about KidsMatter resources for professionals, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!

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Developments in infant mental health

Mental health promotion in early childhood is foundational for life-long social and emotional wellbeing. Dr Nick Kowalenko, Head of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Education Faculty at the NSW Institute of Psychiatry, tells us what’s new in the field. Read full article

Mindfulness made easy

Numerous studies show that teaching children mindfulness techniques can benefit their mental health in a big way. Dr Richard Chambers tells us about the Smiling Mind app and how mindfulness translates in the field. Read full article /

Enewsletter for families

August’s enewsletter for families is all about resilience – helping parents and carers build on their kids’ capacity to cope,how to be a good role model for childrenand top tips to try out at home. Read full article

Resources to support your practice

Are you a health and community, primary education, or early childhood education professional working with children and families? We want to know about the kinds of online resources that could help you in your practice. Read full article

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