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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.

02/19/2026

Calling all partners! The 19th WAIMH World Congress is coming to Toronto this October, and you are invited to partner with us on this prestigious global gathering! brings together over 1,700 delegates - researchers, policymakers, clinicians, and practitioners - committed to the mental health and well-being of infants and their families.

At , partnership means more than sponsorship; it’s a commitment to the global movement for infant and family mental health. Together, we can elevate diverse voices, bridge disciplines, and create lasting impact for children, caregivers, and communities worldwide.

With a variety of different pathways for engagement, offers a wide range of opportunities for brands and organizations of all shapes and sizes. If you’re interested in exploring how your organization can be part of , visit our event website for more information:
🔗 https://shorturl.at/Aib5c

02/12/2026

Secure your spot at ! Registration for the 19th WAIMH World Congress is now open. From October 2 to 6, 2026, the city of Toronto welcomes over 1,700 researchers, clinicians, practitioners, advocates, students, and policy-makers, all dedicated to advancing the field of infant and early mental health.

Register today for this transformative five-day gathering and take advantage of our Early Saver rate. Hurry, this deal is only available through March 14: https://shorturl.at/wOP18

01/29/2026

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is the official host venue for . Welcome to your home away from home, offering delegates the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Here's why you should stay at the Sheraton:
✅ Directly attached to the official Congress site, putting you right where the action is
✅ It's also connected to the PATH (the world's largest underground shopping complex)
✅ Steps away from the TTC Subway System
✅ Walking distance to hundreds of award-winning restaurants and shops, including the renowned Eaton Centre

Delegates can access an exclusive Congress Hotel Rate of $409 CAD per night (plus applicable taxes) for single or double occupancy rooms. This special rate is available now through September 3, 2026, but hurry! Some nights are almost fully booked, so act now and secure your room today!

Make the most of your experience by staying at the official Congress headquarters. Book now through our official reservation link: https://shorturl.at/KlEEH

01/22/2026

Calling all exhibitors! Be part of and help support a global Congress on infant and early mental health. Our Marketplace welcomes community organizations, service providers, educators, artists, artisans, small businesses, cultural creators, and others. This is your opportunity to:

✅ Reach a Wide Audience: Connect with 1,500+ delegates from 60+ countries across health, community programs, research, caregiving, education, and family support
✅ Be Seen by People Who Value Meaning: Attendees are passionate about supporting young children and families. They appreciate books, art, handmade goods, cultural items, and resources that enrich caregiving and community life.
✅ Build meaningful connections with professionals from diverse cultures and disciplines

With the theme “Harmony in Diversity: Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World,” is more than a Congress; it’s a chance to share your story, showcase your work, build relationships, and help shape a global conversation.

exhibitor opportunities are now open!
🔗 https://shorturl.at/7ARqZ

01/15/2026

At , it is our mission to make the Congress an accessible, multinational and cross-cultural gathering. The majority of infants live in low-resource settings, and clinicians and researchers serving their needs have less resources for sharing the current knowledge and skills of infant and early mental health with colleagues from other countries.

Our Sponsor a Delegate program aims to provide more colleagues from lower-resource settings with a chance to attend the Congress. Delegates from Low-Income (LIC), Lower-Middle-Income (LMC), and Upper-Middle-Income (UMC) countries can be sponsored by peers from High-Income countries. Delegates from LIC, LMC, and UMC countries, who have submitted an abstract to the Congress are eligible to apply for the scholarship by completing the application form.

For more information, including donation details and the scholarship application, visit our Congress website: https://shorturl.at/rYt6W

Scholarship applications close Friday, January 30!

01/13/2026

Across Nations, We Gather 🌿

A new space is taking shape—built on Indigenous wisdom, relationships, and a shared purpose. It’s where NTS voices from across Canada will unite to strengthen support for infants, young children, and families in ways that honour culture and community.

We are honoured to introduce the Gathering Across Nations, a coming-together of Indigenous service providers, leaders, Elders and community members who support infants, young children and families every day.

This Gathering is rooted in the knowledge that the early years are supported through the relationships we build. By coming together to share stories, reflect on practice and deepen our understanding of community strengths, we better support the care of families through pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. Each voice adds to a collective knowledge that helps service providers grow their confidence, skill and connection in ways that honour Indigenous culture, experience and local wisdom.

Through Gathering Across Nations, we hope to create opportunities to learn, exchange teachings and support one another as we carry Nurturing the Seed forward. It is a reminder that when we gather, we reinforce the roots that help our youngest children thrive.

We look forward to the journey ahead. To learn more about Gathering Across Nations and how this work is unfolding, we invite you to explore further: https://www.iemhp.ca/Gathering-Across-Nations

If you would like to learn more about the Nurturing the Seed program and its role in advancing infant and early mental health, please visit: https://www.iemhp.ca/nts

01/08/2026

Early bird catches the... best deal! Register today for and join our global gathering of professionals dedicated to infant and early mental health.

Built around the theme "Harmony in Diversity: Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World," our Congress invites you to present your work, share ideas, and build lasting connections.

Secure your spot today and take advantage of our Early Bird (Launch Saver) rate. This deal is only available until the first 100 registrations have been completed (or January 14 – whichever comes first), so act fast and register now: https://shorturl.at/wOP18

12/24/2025

As the holiday season invites moments of pause and togetherness, we find ourselves reflecting on the beginnings that shape us, and the relationships, supports and care that help us build a sense of connection and belonging as we grow. Much like the earliest years of life, this time of year carries the possibility of renewal, hope and intention. ✨

Over the past year, our work in infant and early mental health has been strengthened by the professionals, collaborators and community partners who show up for children and families with curiosity and commitment. This work helps ensure that early moments are met with understanding, compassion and the right support, and its impact reaches far beyond what can be seen in the moment.

As we look toward the year ahead, our wish is a simple one—that children and families continue to be surrounded by relationships that help them feel safe, supported and hopeful. We are grateful to walk alongside all of you in this shared work, and we look forward to what we can continue to build together.

Wishing you a restful holiday season and a new year filled with possibilities 🎄🎉 !

12/19/2025

Much of what shapes a child’s experience in therapy happens in relationships across caregivers, siblings and co-parenting dynamics. Yet most clinical tools are designed to focus on a single dyad, often leaving these broader patterns difficult to observe and work with directly.

This live, virtual training introduces therapists to the Lausanne Family Play and Discussion (LFP) tasks, a well-established set of semi-structured play and discussion activities that support the use of video feedback with the broader family system. Through clinical vignettes and guided work with video recordings, participants will learn how to observe sibling interactions, family alliance, and parenting and co-parenting dynamics within a brief 3–5 session model.

If you provide clinical or therapeutic support to infants, young children and families, this training offers concrete tools you can integrate into your infant and early mental health practice.

🔗 Register now for our February 2026 sessions (Early-bird pricing available until December 22):

https://learning.iemhp.ca/student/MyCourse.aspx?id=a8b191f2-bd3f-4b86-804b-d3392b059cae&categoryid=&programid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&returnUrl=ContentPage.aspx?PageID=61583397-b344-41c9-d1dc-50aee146f75a

12/18/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an abstract for . In total, we received 1,000+ abstract submissions! Your contributions will help shape an incredible program that reflects the diversity and depth of the infant and early mental health field.

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2025, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best for the new year to come. We will be back early January as preparations for ramp up!

A reminder that registration is now open. Secure your spot today and take advantage of our Early Bird rates, which are in effect until March 15. Register now: https://shorturl.at/wOP18

12/15/2025

This is the final boarding call for all flights to . Abstract submissions for the 19th WAIMH World Congress close today at 11:59 PM PST! If you haven’t submitted yet, act now and add your voice to our global Congress.

Toronto is ready to welcome the world. Next October, will bring together an international community of researchers, clinicians, policy makers, advocates, and students to share ideas and advance infant mental health. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant exchange.

Submit your abstract now before the doors close: https://shorturl.at/0RPla

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