The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. Below, we’ve collated a number of helpful resources to help support your child’s mental health.
Facebook Live on supporting your child’s mental health
Kids Health Info fact sheets
- Supporting your child to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
- Mental health – infants and young children
- Mental health – adolescents
Kids Health info podcasts
The RCH launched a podcast episode on anxiety in children and teens. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
School resources
YarraMe is a resource to support families with remote learning during the pandemic. Any parent who has a primary age child in a state school can contact them for help.
Keeping busy
Australian Council on Children and the Media has compiled a list of 50 family-friendly films which promote happy, healthy screen media experiences for children.
GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings. Learn more via their website.
Where to seek help
- The BRAVE Program for managing anxiety
- Beyond Blue
- Kids Help Line
- Head to Help
2 comments for “Supporting your child’s mental health”
Jodi Woods
I would like information regarding Covid Vaccines for 2 year olds.
Jo
Your dr is the best place to query your childs medical needs. This is regarding children’s mental health.