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Hey, baby! It’s lockdown

Wed, 28th July 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

This article discusses the multifaceted role of GPs as they work to prevent perinatal and infant mental health problems during lockdown.

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Caring for a baby in the times of COVID-19

Tue, 24th March 2020

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, Possums for Mothers and Babies

This blog aims to orient the parents and carers of babies to the extraordinary nature of the times we suddenly find ourselves in.

Staying connected

Tue, 24th March 2020

Dr Gemma Ossolinski - General Practitioner, Perth WA

In the past couple of months COVID-19 has introduced a new level of uncertainty into our lives. How do you stay positive and connected as a parent during COVID-19?

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Mummy feels sad: parenting with honesty and grace through a season of loss

Sat, 16th July 2016

Anya Snyder - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

When you are a parent and grieving, it's hard to know how to deal with our pain and how open to be with our children. Here is guide to surviving these difficult times.

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The Journey on Empty

Sun, 10th April 2016

Anya Snyder - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As a new parent, have you ever felt you have nothing left to give? Here are some proven strategies for improving your quality of life when you're doing your best to look after your newborn.

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Does my child have ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)?

Sun, 10th April 2016

Dr Andrea McGlade - General and Developmental Paediatrician

ADHD is a diagnosis based on a checklist of symptoms or behaviours. We can see these in children when a part of the brain, in the prefrontal cortex called 'executive function', isn't working well.

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How do I diagnose Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?

Sun, 10th April 2016

Dr Andrea McGlade - General and Developmental Paediatrician

Different professionals will have different processes for making the diagnosis.

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Working with a developmental paediatrician: a framework over time for children with complex developmental needs

Sun, 13th March 2016

Dr Andrea McGlade - General and Developmental Paediatrician

It can be incredibly confusing for parents and carers when your child needs extra help to meet their particular developmental challenges.

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10 Things You Can Do to Deal With Depression

Tue, 8th March 2016

Dr Nga Tran - Psychiatrist

Every depressed person experiences depression in their own unique way. Here are ten strategies you can use to deal with depression and improve your mental health.

What does it mean when the school asks you to see a paediatrician to 'get your child diagnosed'?

Tue, 19th January 2016

Dr Andrea McGlade - General and Developmental Paediatrician

There are lots of different reasons as to why children may struggle with aspects of school - learning difficulties, emotional challenges, hearing loss, health problems, social issues or even just poor fit between your child and the particular teacher or school.

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Anxiety After Having a Baby

Wed, 29th July 2015

Dr Nga Tran - Psychiatrist

Feeling sad or overwhelmed is common at any stage of life, and is particularly common in the days and months after having a baby, so how do you deal with it?

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