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Follow the links below to find information and research on mental health issues and services for children, starting from birth, and their families.
If you would like to explore sites that specifically cover mental health issues for children and young people, take a look at:
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Childhood Problems
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Headroom. Information on mental health by young people for young people
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Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
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Welcome to Headroom. The Family Room is dedicated to Mental Health issues for parents and families. There is information on a range of subjects related to raising children, successful parenting and family life.
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Oct 2009
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Stepfamilies - adjusting to changes
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Better Health Channel
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Becoming part of a stepfamily brings many changes. Children and young people of different ages tend to feel different things at first. It takes time to adjust and feelings may include anger, jealousy, hate, confusion, hurt and despair. Parents also have a range of emotions. These are all natural and part of the loss and grief process.
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Sep 2009
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Stepfamilies
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Better Health Channel
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Stepfamilies, or blended families, are common in Australia. Establishing a blended family has advantages and disadvantages, depending on the people involved. Generally, patience, respect, commitment and time help to overcome most problems.
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Sep 2009
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Adjustment
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the issue of adjustment to having a child with a physical disability for parents.
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Jul 2009
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Grief and loss
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the range of emotions commonly experienced by people who suffer a loss of some kind.
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Jul 2009
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Facing the reactions of others
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Novita Children's Services
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An outline is provided of many of the common reactions of other people when they discover that people have a child with a physical disability. Practical suggestions are provided to help parents, siblings and other relatives deal with these reactions.
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Jul 2009
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Resilience - Don't let things get you down
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Imagine you have each end of a piece of elastic in your hands. Pull your hands apart and the elastic stretches. Let go of one end and the elastic bounces back to its original size. That is resilience.
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Jun 2009
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Foster families
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A family that takes a kid into their home for a while and takes care of him or her is called a 'foster family'. 'Foster' means to take care of, to help to grow and develop - and that is what a foster family does for the kid.
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Jun 2009
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Alternatives to inpatient mental health care for children and young people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Many countries place emphasis on providing mental health services in the least restrictive setting, recognizing that some children will need to be admitted to hospital. As a result there are a range of mental health services to manage young people with...
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Apr 2009
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Confusion and/or drowsiness
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Children who are confused may talk nonsense, appear dazed or agitated, or see and hear things that are not real. This is a serious symptom that requires immediate medical attention. Drowsiness may be the result of a lack of sleep or a minor illness, or it may be a symptom of a serious disease, such as meningitis.
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Mar 2009
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can often start during childhood or the teenage years from about the age of 7 years old.
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Mar 2009
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How to be happy (easy read)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Spend time with your family. Be kind, friendly and helpful to each other.
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Feb 2009
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Down syndrome and your family
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Better Health Channel
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Parents react differently when first told their baby has Down syndrome. It is normal to feel shocked, angry or disappointed. In time, you will find that you enjoy your child. Children with Down syndrome have the same physical and emotional needs as any other child and need a supportive family.
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Oct 2008
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Teenage girls - getting them active
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Better Health Channel
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Most girls drop their rate of physical activity once they reach adolescence. A teenage girl's level of physical activity has a direct influence on her weight and her future health. Parents can help their daughters to become more active and healthy.
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Sep 2008
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Fear of the dark - children
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Better Health Channel
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Many children feel afraid of the dark. A child's fear may disrupt their bedtime routine and sleep. There are many ways that parents can help their child to overcome this common fear. A nightlight, comforters such as a toy or teddy and a bedtime routine can help. Take a child's fears seriously but do not pretend to check for monsters as this may suggest to the child you believe monsters could exist. A child's anxiety may stem from events such as a parental separation, injury or hospital stay.
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Sep 2008
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Grief and loss package
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the contents of this Novita package of information and resources for parents who are experiencing loss and grief.
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Aug 2008
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Occupational therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Occupational therapists assist people to overcome various limitations in order to live more independent lives. They work in many environments including schools, nursing homes, hospitals and workplaces.
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Jul 2008
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Tips for parents: kids 5-11
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Advice for parents on helping children deal with loss and change and problems relating to fitting in at school.
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Jun 2008
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Being happy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The dictionary says that happiness is the state of being happy! It also says that good fortune, feeling content, pleasure or gladness can make a person feel happy.
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Mar 2008
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