Behaviour and mental health – primary years

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We have selected articles from respected sources on a number of topics dealing with behaviour and mental health in primary school children.

Behaviour

School-age behaviour | Raising Children
Discipline and children | Better Health Channel
Understanding bullying | Bullying. No Way!

Good mental health

Infant and child mental health – Parent Easy Guide | Parenting SA
7 Positive childhood experiences | Aussie Deaf Kids
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers | American Psychological Association

Mental health problems

Kids and mental health | healthdirect
Parenting strategies: Protecting your child’s mental health | Parenting Strategies – University of Melbourne
Anxiety, worries and fears in children | Raising Children Network
Depression: Children 3-8 years | Raising Children Network

Finding help

Mental health services and support helplines | Beyond Blue

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