16: Service related mental health conditions and moral injury
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Please note, this diagram has been chosen because it is clear and concise, not because it is about child protection.
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Personal experiences
These personal stories have been included to show the types of experiences families work their way through together.
These 3 stories are from one family.
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Educational activities in Children's Resources
To accompany this module, please use the following resources from Children's Resources:
1. Oh, by the way, my Mum has PTSD: Nathan's story eBook and accompanying resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, audio and video read-along versions, extension teaching activities and printable teaching materials.
2. In sickness and in health: Sam's story eBook and accompanying resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, 2 audio and a video read-along version, extension teaching activities and printable teaching materials.
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Resources for parents and family workers
There is some good research-based information in these online articles. There will also be many tips that are relevant for family workers.
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We need to look after ourselves before we can look after others.
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Strategies for addressing abuse, violence, trauma and grief in the family.
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Conflict is natural in relationships. The important thing is how you handle it. Constructive conflict management is good for your children and good for your relationship.
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Talking about tough topics reassures your child, helps your child understand things, and lets you explain family values.
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Expert in childhood stress management Dr. Stuart Shanker believes taking action in pre-school years can help to prevent or minimize the stress children experience as they grow up.
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Good mental health helps children develop socially, emotionally, mentally and physically.
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Having good mental health is a key part of overall wellbeing for children and adults alike.
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A very powerful way to support your child and family is to help them to understand your illness and its symptoms.
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Most parents wonder about how they should talk to their child about parental mental illness.
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Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond.
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This video explains some of the things you can try when you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts.
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Although this is about traumatic news in the media, there are many lessons that apply to news closer to home.
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This article recommends 3 movies that support children's understanding of a wide range of emotions.