{"id":9104,"date":"2021-09-02T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T01:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/?p=9104"},"modified":"2021-09-02T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T03:11:06","slug":"supporting-your-childs-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/supporting-your-childs-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting your child\u2019s mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. Below, we\u2019ve collated a number of helpful resources to help support your child\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Live on supporting your child&#8217;s mental health\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/591962602?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963&amp;h=3561351991\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids Health Info fact sheets\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rch.org.au\/kidsinfo\/fact_sheets\/Supporting_your_child_to_cope_with_the_COVID-19_pandemic\/\">Supporting your child to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rch.org.au\/kidsinfo\/fact_sheets\/Mentalhealthinfantsandchildren\/\">Mental health \u2013 infants and young children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rch.org.au\/kidsinfo\/fact_sheets\/Mentalhealthadolescents\/\">Mental health \u2013 adolescents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kids Health info podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW244029806 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244029806 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241156349 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241156349 BCX8\">The RCH launched a podcast episode on anxiety in children and teens. <\/span><\/span>Listen on <a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3sIR1Gg?fbclid=IwAR1cORWOE77DsF6mg9_yBhzqbe_Tx357EZrdapCHEe3gfL7S1Stxs-wAN5U\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW244029806 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244029806 BCX8\">\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/spoti.fi\/3kcfUGw\">Spotify.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>School resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yarrame.vic.edu.au\/help-desk.html\">YarraMe<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keeping busy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Australian Council on Children and the Media has<a href=\"https:\/\/childrenandmedia.org.au\/movie-reviews\/special-movie-collections\/family-friendly-films\"> compiled a list of 50 family-friendly films<\/a> which promote happy, healthy screen media experiences for children.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geoguessr.com\">GeoGuessr<\/a> is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings. Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geoguessr.com\">via their website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to seek help<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au\/\">The BRAVE Program<\/a> for managing anxiety<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/\">Beyond Blue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpline.com.au\/\">Kids Help Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/headtohelp.org.au\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G7xcfhZ16l9r_zSG6uOlRgES4LCWQViyOw5n47zyJHFvSH2FXm214qBoCeaYQAvD_BwE\">Head to Help<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. 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