Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Resources
- 3 Reasons Good Infant Mental Health Matters (English)
- 3 Reasons Good Infant Mental Health Matters (English/Spanish)
- Exploring the Importance of Mental Health During Early Childhood Development – Sunshine Behavioral Health
- Infant Mental Health Guide for Parents and Healthcare Providers – Duquesne University School of Nursing
- Infant Mental Health – What Is It and Why Is It Important? – Manhattan Psychology Group PC
- Making the Case for Infant Mental Health – Child Welfare League of America
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Babies 0-12 months) – kidcentral Tennessee
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Toddlers, 1-3 Years) – kidcentral Tennessee
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Children 4-5 Years) – kidcentral Tennessee
- The importance of infant mental health – J Clinton, MD FRCPC, AF Feller, MD MS FAAP FACPM, and RC Williams, MD FRCPC FAAP CM (Pediatrics Child Health; Research Paper)
- Children’s Mental Health – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Infants have mental health needs, too – Mayo Clinic Health System Article
- Infant Mental Health – Kelty Mental Health Resource Center
- Infant Mental Health Journal – Articles and Research on Infant Mental Health from Wiley Online Library
- Children’s Mental Health: Understanding an Ongoing Public Health Concern – CDC
- Early Childhood Mental Health – Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University
- Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Guiding Principles – Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
- Establishing a Level Foundation for Life: Mental Health Begins in Early Childhood – Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University, Research Paper
- What About the Baby? – Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
- Children’s Mental Health Fact Sheets – Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
- How to break the cycle of childhood trauma? Help a baby’s parents – Heard on Morning Edition, npr
- Child Development is a Journey, Let First Steps be your Guide – Central Indiana First Steps Early Intervention Program
- Emotional & Mental Health Resources For Kids – Kera Learn
- What Every Child Needs For Good Mental Health – Mental Health America
- Good mental health for children: 3-8 years – raisingchildren.net.au, The Australian Parenting Website
- Infant mental health in intensive care: Laying a foundation for social, emotional and mental health outcomes through regulation, relationships and reflection – Journal of Neonatal Nursing Research Paper
- Babies and Toddlers Can Suffer Mental Illness, Seldom Get Treatment – American Psychological Association Article
- The Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) – SAMHSA
- CMHAW Activities for Children, Youth and Families – National Federation of Families Children’s Mental Health
- 100 Everyday Ways to Strengthen Your Child’s Mental Health – by Angela Pruess, Parents with Confidence Article
- 10 Therapist (and Child)-Approved Activities to Support Kids with Anxiety – Family Therapy Basics
- 10 Mental Health Activities You Can Do With Your Children – Centre Spring Spa
- Therapeutic Interventions in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services: A Mixed Methods Inquiry – Karen Anne Myors, RN RM BHSci (Nurs) MN (Hons), Virginia Schmied, RN RM PhD, Maree Johnson, RN, PhD & Michelle Cleary, RN, PhD. Research Paper
- Locating Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at the Heart of Social Work – Tova B. Walsh, Ruth Paris, Julie Ribaudo, and Linda Gilkerson, Article
- Supporting Mental Health in Childhood: The Work of the Children’s Mental Health Champions – CDC
- Prevention and early intervention in youth mental health: is it time for a multidisciplinary and trans-diagnostic model for care? – Marco Colizzi, Antonio Lasalvia & Mirella Ruggeri, International Journal of Mental Health Systems Research Paper
- Mental Disorders in Early Childhood – Kai von Klitzing, Prof. Dr. med., Mirko Döhnert, Dr. med., Michael Kroll, Dr. med., and Matthias Grube, Dr. med., Research
- 4 Ways to Promote Optimal Mental Health for Children 0-5 – Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
- Endorsement is Good for Babies – Ashley McCormick, LMSW, IECMH-E®; Faith Eidson, LMSW, IECMH-E®; Article
- Offering Dance Therapy, Online: An Interview with Andrea de Almeida – National Center of Dance Therapy Interview
- How Early Childhood Experiences Affect Lifelong Health and Learning – Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University; Short Informational Video
- Connecting the Brain to the Rest of the Body: Early Childhood Development and Lifelong Health are Deeply Intertwined – Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University; Short Informational Video
- Everyday Ways to Support Your Baby’s and Toddler’s Early Learning (English and Spanish)
- Get Your FREE Social-Emotional Screening Toolkit – Ages & Stages Questionnaires
- What Is So Important About Early Childhood Education? – Becton Loveless; Education Corner Article
- Preschoolers Ages 3-5 – Information about all aspects of Preschool Development from Healthy Children and the American Academy of Pediatrics (Spanish/English)
- The Power of Play – Zero to Three
- The Stages of Learning to Write and Draw – Zero to Three
- World Association for Infant Mental Health Position Paper on the Rights of Infants – World Association for Infant Mental Health Publication
- 10 Ways to Support Social and Emotional Development – Michigan Kids Matter
- Developmental Monitoring and Screening – CDC (English/Spanish)
- Child Development Basics – CDC (English and Spanish)
- Free Materials about Child Development, Milestones and Concerns – CDC (English/Spanish)
- Social and Emotional Health: A Guide for Families with Children Birth to Age 8 – Michigan Kids Matter
- Social & Emotional Development for Infants – Michigan Kids Matter
- Social & Emotional Development for Toddlers – Michigan Kids Matter
- Social & Emotional Development for Preschoolers (3-5) – Michigan Kids Matter
- Empathy: A Life Skill – Brain Insights, Article
- The Power of Fathers: A Concept Paper on Fatherhood, Father Engagement and Early Childhood – Irving Harris Foundation
- Eleven Skills Toddlers Master Before Words Come Out – Teach Me to Talk!
- “Learn the Signs Act Early” – CDC
- Family Resources and Tools – Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, Vanderbilt University
- Comfort, Play, Teach Guide – Family-friendly resource guide to support child development, Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion of Canada
- Doubtless You Know . . . A Children’s Book Adaptation of an Original Poem. Original Story By: Matthew R. Galvin; Adaptation By: A. Tomlin, R. McKnight, & D. Zielke; Illustrations By: Deborah C. Galvin
- 5 Methods for Managing Mental Health That Aren’t Meditation or Deep Breathing – Livestrong.com Article
- Moving Through The Ups And Downs In Life – WUTC, Podcast Recording
- 5 Play Therapy Activities Using Telehealth – Samaritan Center Article
- Be Well Indiana – Mental Health and Well-Being Resources for Indiana
- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay creates family initiative to raise awareness of mental health disorders – Suzette Hackney; USA Today Article
- Depression Symptoms and Warning Signs – HelpGuide
- Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide – HelpGuide
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – HelpGuide
- Back and Forth Interactions Infographic – Michigan Kids Matter
- Talking is Teaching – Family Resources for Talking, Reading, and Singing, Talking is Teaching (English/Spanish)
- Tips for Social Emotional Development – Talking is Teaching
- Resources for Early Literacy Development – Talking is Teaching
- Resources for Early Math and STEM Development – Talking is Teaching
- 7 New Ways to Navigate Defiance from Your Child – Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, Contributor; HuffPost Article
- How to Set Limits for Kids Without Harshness, Fear or Shame – Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, Contributor; HuffPost Article
- Setting Limits with Love – Talking is Teaching
Direct Service Providers/Educators
- Why Teacher Self-Care Matters and How to Practice Self-Care in Your School – Waterford Education
- SenTeacher: Free Special Needs Teaching Resources – Printables, Downloads, and Weblinks; SenTeacher
- The Importance of Caregiver Interactions During Diapering – Deborah E. Laurin, Shannon S. Guss, Diane Horm; Infant Mental Health Journal Research Article
- The Paradigm Shift to Early Relational Health from Zero to Three – Willis, D. W., Paradis, N., & Johnson, K.; Zero to Three Journal Research Article
- Caring for the Caregivers: The moderating role of reflective supervision in the relationship between COVID‐19 stress and the mental and professional well‐being of the IECMH workforce – Morelen, D., Najm, J., Wolff, M., & Daniel, K.; Infant Mental Health Journal, Research Article
- Perspectives: Reflections from the field: Reflecting on “How you are is as important was what you do”: Jeree H. Pawl’s enduring influence in contemporary infant and early childhood mental health practice – Perez, L., Wong, E., & St. John, S.; Zero to Three Journal Research Brief
Advocacy
- Think Babies: Making their Potential our Priority – Zero to Three
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health – Think Babies/Zero to Three
- How to Talk About Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health – Think Babies/Zero to Three
- Roadmap to Inviting, Engaging, and Including Patient/Family Partners in Quality Improvement and Other Related Initiatives – NICHQ
- The Basics of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health – Zero to Three; Research Brief
- Public Perceptions of Baby Brain Development – Zero to Three; National Survey results with Resources for Advocacy
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Social Media Toolkit – Zero to Three
- State of Babies Yearbook 2022 – Think Babies/Zero to Three
- Messaging Guide on Maternal and Infant Health – Think Babies/Zero to Three
Suspension/Expulsion
- Addressing Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education Settings: An Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health-Informed Approach. Alliance for the Advancement of Mental Health; INfancy Onward
- What’s driving teachers to expel students from preschool and daycare?
- Preventing Suspension & Expulsion in Early Education and Care Programs – Michigan Kids Matter
Racial Equity & Diversity
- Racial Colorblindness – Fitchburg State University
- Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference? – Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University
- Racism Creates Inequities in Maternal and Child Health, Even Before Birth – Andra Wilkinson, Jessie Laurore, Emily Maxfield, Esther Gross, Sarah Daily, Kim Keating; Child Trends Report
- Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children, and Families (English and Spanish). Irving Harris Foundation
- Are Young Boys of Color Set Up to Fail in Early Education? – EdSource Article
- Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes – California Department of Education Curriculum Guide
COVID-19 Effects
- The Voices of COVID-19 Perspectives in Infant Mental Health Special Issue: From the Editors – Perspectives in Mental Health Article
- Infants at a Distance during COVID-19: Adaptation of the Building Early Attachment and Resilience (BEAR) Program during COVID-19 for Online/ Virtual Delivery – Newman, L., Newman-Morris, V., Komiti, A., Gammell, B., Braden, A. & Carron, S-P. Perspectives in Mental Health Article
- How Early Childhood Education Providers Can Use COVID-19 Relief Funds to Establish Lasting Mental Health Supports for Staff and Children – Maribel R. Granja, Kirby Chow, Sheila Smith, Jennifer Nakamura, Todd Grindal; National Center for Children in Poverty
- An increasing risk of family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic: Strengthening community collaborations to save lives – Andrew M. Campbell; ScienceDirect Article
- Improving prevention of family violence during (and after) disaster: Lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic – Andrew M. Campbell; ScienceDirect Research Article
- Pandemic-Induced Toddler Regression – Psychology Today Article
Trauma in Young Children
- 5 Ways Trauma-Informed Care Supports Children’s Development – Jessica Dym Bartlett, April Wilson, Kristin Anderson Moore, Zakia Redd, Child Trends Article
- Complete Guide to Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event – Child Mind Institute (English/Spanish)
- Trauma and Its Impact on Children and Their Families – State of Michigan Health & Human Services
- Tools and Interventions to Address Trauma – State of Michigan Health & Human Services
- Recognizing and Treating Child Traumatic Stress – SAMHSA (English/Spanish)
- Child Trauma Learning Materials and Resources for Parents and Teachers – SAMHSA
- Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators – National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- What is Child Trauma? – National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Signs of Trauma in Children – Child Mind Institute; Article (English/Spanish)
Safety and Special Needs
- Deadly Accidents: Preventing suffocation, choking and strangulations in children. – National Safe Kids Campaign; ParentGuide News Article
- Perinatal Drug Abuse And Neonatal Drug Withdrawal – Samarth Shukla; Lisa B. Zirkin; Enrique Gomez Pomar; NIH Research Paper
- A Guide to Dental Care for Children with Autism – Byte Community Initiatives Article
- Safe Sleep Information – NIH Safe to Sleep Public Education Campaign; Resources