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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Competencies: A Briefing Paper

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Social and emotional development of infants and young children is the foundation upon which all development – physical growth and health, cognitive skills, and language acquisition – unfolds. It stands to reason, then, that those who work with infants, young children, and their families, from across many different disciplines, should integrate the tenets of infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) in their practice and professional competencies.

 

 

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