AICAFMHA: promoting mental health for young Australians
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd
ABN 87 093 479 022
Actively promoting the
mental health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and their families/carers.
Latest News...
. Posted:Feb 2, 2012
Effect of Preventive Interventions in Mentally Ill Parents on the Mental Health of the Offspring: Systematic Review and
A recently published paper in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry discussed a systematic review and a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent mental disorders or psychological symptoms in the children of parents with mental health issues.....more Link related to this news item: www.jaacap.com/article/S0890-8567(11)00993-2/abstract Posted:Feb 2, 2012
A third of distressed high school students take their troubles to no one
More than one third of NSW high school students who are experiencing psychological distress may be doing so in silence, according to a new collection of mental health statistics in 'A picture of NSW children'.....more Link related to this news item: picture.kids.nsw.gov.au/2/5/1/ Posted:Feb 2, 2012
Event Name: The Early Years Conference 2012: The Development of Children's Mental Health - How Do We Become Who We Are?
Details: Registrations are now open for the Early Years Conference. The conference objectives include: to understand global development of children (birth to six years), and how it progresses through their early relationships and experiences; to promote focused dialogue among individuals and groups who support early child development and learning; to showcase exemplary approaches that support healthy early childhood social emotional development and to learn how to apply the understanding of child development to practice and development strategies. Event Dates: Feb 2, 2012 - Feb 4, 2012
Event Name: Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Practitioner Training course
Details: This three day Practitioner Training course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of eating disorders in children and adolescents, from recognition and diagnosis to management in CAMHS and Paediatric settings. This course is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to improve their own practice, think about their relationships with other providers, and identify areas of support they need to provide ongoing quality care for this challenging patient group and their families.
Event Dates: Feb 6, 2012 - Feb 8, 2012