Open AccessThe importance of infant mental health
Author(s) -
Jean Clinton,
AF Feller,
RC Williams
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/21.5.239
Subject(s) - mental health , medicine , psychology , humanities , psychiatry , art
A clear understanding of infant mental health will significantly assist a clinician's ability to provide high-quality paediatric care for children and their families, given the new understanding of its role in overall development. The present commentary describes the mental health needs of children <3 years of age and provides practical suggestions for the office setting.
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