Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Ages 0-5) for Professionals

What is IECMH?

Infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) refers to the social, emotional, and behavioral area of development in infants and young children under 5 years old. A strong foundation of social and emotional health is the cornerstone of all other areas of development in the first years of life, affecting social, physical, cognitive and communication development. Healthy social and emotional health is linked to school success as well as to productivity to physical and mental health later in life.

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Ages 0-5) for Professionals

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What is IECMH?

What can I do as a community member or professional who interacts with young children?

Post-Partum Depression, Anxiety and Others

Resources for Professionals

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