Today’s children, and their children, are the ones who will live with the consequences of climate change.

the Pocket Guide includes information on HIV clinical care; growth and development; mental health; child protection; counselling and communication; disclosure; loss, grief, and bereavement; adherence; sexual and reproductive health; transition of care; support systems; and monitoring and evaluati ... on of psychosocial services. The information provided in this Pocket Guide aims to serve as a convenient clinical resource to equip health care providers (HCPs) with knowledge and skills that will help them to maximise resiliency, minimise risk factors, and promote positive personal growth among the children and adolescents they care for who are living with and affected by HIV. more

Early Childhood Matters is a journal about early childhood. It looks at specific issues regarding the development of young children, in particular from a psychosocial perspective. It is published twice per year by the Bernard van Leer Foundation. On Page 54 of this issue the article titled: "Par ... enting in times of war: supporting caregivers and children in crisis" can be found. In this article: Humanitarian interventions to support and guide parents and caregivers in times of war can mitigate the negative effects of violence and chaos on children and promote their resilience and development. This article highlights recent findings from the International Rescue Committee’s parenting programmes in Syria, underscoring the importance of such programmes not only in strengthening caregiving practices but also in addressing the psychological needs of parents. more

The CSMH compiled a list of assessment measures that are in the public domain (free of charge) and available online for clinicians. Below are the recommended measures can be used in school mental health programs to help assess symptoms of clinical disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD) an in som ... e cases are useful for tracking student progress and outcomes over time. more