Making a difference to the lives of children – school as the new frontier

Published
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 5:45 AM

Prof Frank Oberklaid presented at the IPSHA National Conference in Adelaide on May 28, 2022. Take a look at his presentation. 

Prof Oberklaid's comprehensive presentation covers:

  • the indirect impacts of COVID-19 on children
  • the prevalence of children's mental health in Australia
  • how children's mental health is different to adolescent mental health
  • new approaches in children's mental health, including MHiPS and changing the language of child mental health.

We gratefully acknowledge the Victorian Department of Education, The Ian Potter Foundation, Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, Helen McPherson Smith Trust, SALT Catalyst, Bupa, The Ross Trust, the R.M. Ansett Trust, The Bryan Foundation and the Shepherd Foundation for their support of the MHiPS initiative.