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To improve outcomes across the lifespan, we translate and promote the science of early mental health into practice with families during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood.

09/11/2025

Reflections from the Past: WAIMH 16th World Congress in Rome, Italy.

As we look ahead to WAIMH 2026 in Toronto, this quote continues to inspire our commitment to global collaboration and nurturing the youngest minds from the very beginning. Our goal is to create that same environment of connection and innovation, bringing together voices from across the globe to reimagine what’s possible for the youngest minds of the world.

We invite you to share your research, practice, and ideas, and add to the dialogue that defines our field. Submit your abstract today 🔗 : https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/summary?RefId=linkedin_CFP

09/09/2025

Dr. Holly E. Brophy-Herb, Professor of Child Development at Michigan State University, is a developmental scientist and endorsed Infant Mental Health Mentor whose work examines how infants and toddlers come to understand emotions within parent–child and educator–child relationships.

Her research and partnerships across the U.S. and internationally have advanced knowledge of caregiver well-being, reflective capacity, and relationship-based practice. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Infant Mental Health Journal, helping shape the field’s scholarship worldwide.

As part of the WAIMH 2026 Program Committee, Holly E. Brophy-Herb brings her deep expertise to shaping a congress that will spark meaningful dialogue on the emotional lives of infants, toddlers, and the adults who care for them.

The Call for Abstracts is open — add your voice to the program she and her colleagues are shaping by submitting your work today. Learn more here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/summary?RefId=linkedin_CFP

09/05/2025

Allied health care practitioners play a vital role in supporting young children and families—yet their experiences are not always reflected in the systems, tools, and resources surrounding their work.

At Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP), we are looking to better understand what this work looks like in practice. If you are an Allied Health Care Practitioner working with children under the age of three, we invite you to complete a short, anonymous survey focused on your day-to-day experiences, current supports, and identified needs.

Your input will help inform the development of tools and resources that are grounded in the realities of practice and shaped by those already doing the work.

🔗 Take the survey here: https://surveys.sickkids.ca/surveys/?s=DE4RRYP8K3PYLXCE&utm_source=IEMH+Promotion+Newsletter+2021&utm_campaign=66a89b1a11-eblast-training-sep2023_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-f424d47898-&mc_cid=66a89b1a11&mc_eid=UNIQID

08/29/2025

IEMHP is taking the conversation on infant and early mental health across Canada and our next stop is your community!

In partnership with the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) invites child and youth practitioners to a one-day symposium series focused on infant and early mental health.

This event is part of a Canada-wide series designed to spark conversation, listen to community voices, and connect local experiences with leading research. Together, we will explore how science can inform practice and policy to better support infants, young children and their families—starting with your community and continuing across the country.

Let’s take this conversation nationwide—building connections, sharing insights, and shaping a future where every child can thrive.

Register today: https://www.iemhp.ca/events

08/28/2025

WAIMH 2024 World Congress: Tampere, Finland — what a remarkable global moment that reminded us how powerful it is when the infant and early mental health community across the world comes together to share knowledge, spark innovation, and strengthen our shared vision.

The conversations and connections from Tampere continue to inspire what lies ahead for WAIMH 2026 in Toronto. As we look forward, we invite you to help shape a congress that will spark valuable dialogue and fresh perspectives.

The Call for Papers is open. Share your work and be part of the conversation on nurturing the youngest minds of the world from the very beginning. Learn more here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/summary?RefId=linkedin_CFP

08/28/2025

Every interaction with a child shapes their story. Our upcoming trainings are designed to help you make every moment count by deepening your skills, expanding your tools, and strengthening your confidence in supporting infants, young children, and their families.

These trainings bring research-informed, practice-focused learning to professionals working in infant and early mental health, with each session designed to enhance your capacity to make a difference.

📌 Explore our 2025-2026 Training Brochure here: https://lnkd.in/gpiSuk5q

08/26/2025

Meet the Host: Dr. Chaya Kulkarni

As Director of Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) at The Hospital for Sick Children, Dr. Chaya Kulkarni has dedicated her career to improving outcomes across the lifespan by translating the science of infant and early mental health into practice with families during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.

With more than 25 years of experience in leading frontline service delivery, policy, research, and curriculum development, she has been a driving force in placing Canada at the centre of the global conversation on nurturing the youngest minds of the world.

We are honoured to spotlight Dr. Chaya Kulkarni, host and chair of the Local Organizing Committee for WAIMH 2026. Join her and the international infant and early mental health community in shaping a congress that advances knowledge and inspires action worldwide.

The Call for Papers is now open. Learn more here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/summary?RefId=linkedin_CFP

08/25/2025

Waitlists are a reality, but they don’t have to mean waiting without support.

Across the sector, a range of practitioners working with young children under the age of six (including public health nurses, early learning and care practitioners, child protection workers and others) are already doing what they can to help children and families stay on track while they wait for specialized services.

The Hand-in-Hand tool by Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion - IEMHP is being developed as a web-based resource to make that work easier, more consistent, and better supported. This web-based resource will help early years professionals create and implement personalized developmental support plans during these periods of waiting, keeping children’s progress moving forward.

To build a web-based tool that reflects real practice, we are asking practitioners that work with children under the age of six to share their insights through a short survey.

🔗https://surveys.sickkids.ca/surveys/?s=X384NC8A9P7YX94P
⏰Please complete this survey by September 5, 2025.

Your experience will directly shape the creation of this web-based tool, helping us build something that supports children’s development while they wait for more intensive services.

08/21/2025

Toronto is a city that thrives on connection—a vibrant hub where cultures meet, ideas flourish, and the energy of its people shapes the rhythm of daily life. At the heart of it all sits the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, our official venue partner for WAIMH 2026.

Just steps from iconic landmarks, theatres, museums, green spaces, and diverse culinary experiences, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel offers visitors an open gateway to everything Toronto has to share. From its modern meeting spaces to its sweeping city views, the Sheraton will be both a home base and a starting point, where ideas are exchanged, connections are made, and the energy of the city becomes part of the experience.

Our thanks to the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel team for helping us create a home where our global community can come together.

To discover more about the congress and plan your journey, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/websitePage:ab20c77a-b8d8-461b-a8e1-7cb696292f77?RefId=linkedin_CFP

08/19/2025

Keynote Spotlight: Meet Dr. Sheri Madigan 💡

At WAIMH 2026, we are bringing together leaders whose work is reshaping how the world understands and supports the youngest minds. Among them is Dr. Sheri Madigan — Associate Professor at University of Calgary and a clinician-scientist whose groundbreaking research on maternal and child mental health, caregiver-child relationships, and resilience has placed her among the most cited scholars globally.

Through her internationally recognized initiatives and more than 200 high-impact publications, Dr. Madigan bridges the gap between research and practice, developing tools that address the real-world needs of children, families, and communities. Her vision reflects the spirit of WAIMH 2026: building knowledge that inspires change and action worldwide.

As we prepare to welcome leading voices like hers to Toronto, we also invite you to contribute to this global dialogue. The Call for Abstracts is open. Share your work, your insights, and your vision for nurturing the youngest minds of the world.

Learn more here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/summary?RefId=linkedin_CFP

06/15/2025

Infant and early mental health is our collective responsibility. This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week let’s move from intention to action in supporting the mental health of young children and their families.

Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion - IEMHP’s Foundations in Early Well-Being Certificate is a 10-month, part-time and fully virtual program, open to all professionals who want to deepen their skills in supporting infant and early mental health through promotion, prevention, and early intervention.

Rooted in science and grounded in relationships, the Certificate empowers professionals to help you strengthen the bonds that support resilience and shape the trajectory of a child’s development.

Apply today to shape how a child experiences the world and forms the building blocks of lifelong health!

📅 Starts September 2025
⏳ Applications close by July 11, 2025 | Limited Spots Available

📩 Questions? Reach out at iemhp.learning@sickkids.ca
🔗 Learn more + apply here:https://SickKids.b-cdn.net/medialibrary/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000/01ed23f6-eff8-4cd1-88fc-701ba38454db/1/01ed23f6-eff8-4cd1-88fc-701ba38454db.pdf

06/13/2025

Call for Abstracts📣: WAIMH 2026 World Congress

WAIMH is pleased to open the Call for Papers for our 19th World Congress in October 2026 (Toronto, Canada). We invite researchers, clinicians, and professionals from around the world to submit proposals that explore and advance the field of infant and early mental health.

This global gathering aims to bring together diverse voices and experiences to explore the latest insights, practices, and innovations supporting the wellbeing of infants, young children, and their families.

We welcome submissions that:

✅ Share cutting-edge research

✅ Reflect diverse cultural and community contexts

✅ Highlight clinical practices and service innovations

✅ Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration

Join us in building a program that informs, challenges, and inspires us to shape a stronger, more connected future for infant and early mental health.

Learn more and submit your abstract here🔗: https://web.cvent.com/event/a3c53b35-3d90-41f2-ab6b-a7bbcb3c13c7/websitePage:ab20c77a-b8d8-461b-a8e1-7cb696292f77?previewToken=8c6a2c45ba417448b3d02d7868f8de00b4f59ca69d33fc0bbda83fa0ed61548bb10980b1aa2a53953038719c3d97b15ecc085a5f91586433018656a7c3ea023b

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