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New Mexico Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Policy Vignette
A Steady Drumbeat Provides a Perfect Overture to Advance Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
This policy vignette highlights efforts in New Mexico to advance infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH). Consistent pressure from both inside and outside government over a number of years contributed to the development of shared goals across departments, investments in workforce knowledge and capacity, and a state commitment to invest in IECMH. The vignette also shares key lessons learned.
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