Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

"Infant mental health" refers to how well a child develops socially and emotionally from birth to three.

Understanding infant mental health is the key to preventing and treating the mental health problems of very young children and their families. It also helps guide the development of healthy social and emotional behaviors. Learn more about infant mental health and how important trusted relationships are for infants and children.

Learn more about infant mental health and how important trusted relationships are for infants and children.

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Clinical Work With Traumatized Young Children

$45.00 — This book is an essential resource for mental health professionals and child welfare advocates, providing readers with an understanding of how trauma…
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Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: The Integration of DC:0-5™ Into State Policy and Systems
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Think Babies™ Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Resource List
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Moving Forward: Collaborative Solutions for Perinatal Mental Health in Los Angeles County
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Public Perceptions of Baby Brain Development: A National Survey of Voters
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Policy Series
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Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Policies and Practices to Foster the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children
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DC:0–5™ Manual and Training
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