World Association for Infant Mental Health - WAIMH

16/01/2026

President Astrid Berg provides an update on current WAIMH collaborations, such as planning a series of symposia on Infants in Global Crises for the Toronto congress, and partnering with the IECMH Ethics Working Group to help guide the creation of a code of ethics. She expresses her gratitude to colleagues for the collective dedication to making a meaningful difference in communities where we can, making WAIMH’s commitment to collaborative initiatives, ethical practice, and humanitarian outreach possible.

Dear Colleagues, In September of this year, I had the opportunity to attend The Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Conference 2025, co-hosted by the Australasian Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health. The event was held in Melbourne, a welcom...

15/01/2026

Sponsor-a-Delegate program: Scholarship applications close Friday, January 30!

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, Lower-Middle-Income, and Upper-Middle-Income countries can be sponsored by peers from High-Income countries. Delegates from LMIC countries, who have submitted an abstract to the Congress can apply for the scholarship by completing the application form.

Read more about how to apply or donate: https://shorturl.at/rYt6W

13/01/2026

We're delighted to present the first speaker of our March 13th seminar: Sheri Madigan

Dr. Sheri Madigan is a clinical psychologist, professor, Canada Research Chair in Child Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary.

She will speak on the topic of: Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: Bridging Research and Practice through Caregiver Online PsychoEducation (COPE).

Join us live at Tampere University or participate online.

🗓️ Read more and register:
https://waimh.org/event/trauma-and-resilience

13/01/2026

The first 2026 issue of Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy & Early Childhood is now live!

Click on the title to browse this issue

09/01/2026

Perspectives in Infant Mental Health 3/2025 has been published! We begin the new year with a new edition of Perspectives.

This issue features articles on topics such as:

• Prodromal Identification and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder
• The Journey Towards an Equity-Centered Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program Evaluation
• Mothers Rising: Radical Collective Care through Culturally Congruent Perinatal Home Visiting in DC

welcomes paper submissions year-round. Read the full issue on our website and find a link to the submission guidelines in the comments.

Welcome to our December 2025 issue of Perspectives in Infant Mental Health. In our first of three Clinical Papers, Victoria Yarzebski, Rebecca MacDonald, and Kathryn Couger describe a longitudinal case study documenting the emergence of prodromal signs of ASD and the implementation of a novel interv...

09/01/2026

Thank you for the nominations for the WAIMH Awards for the 19th WAIMH World Congress! The Awards Committee will make the decisions in due course. The awardees will be announced at the Congress in Toronto this October.

23/12/2025

Season’s Greetings to WAIMH members and colleagues worldwide. Thank you for standing with infants, young children and their families, even through challenging times. May we continue to support one another, nurture hope, and strengthen the relationships that matter most in 2026.

19/12/2025

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

18/12/2025

(EN/FI) Mark your calendars! Seminar at Tampere University on March 13, 2026: "Trauma and Resilience: Interventions for Young Children and Families"

This seminar offers a great opportunity to hear from and engage with international experts in infant and early childhood mental health. Speakers include: Sheri Madigan (University of Calgary), Warren Kapashesit (Child and Youth Milopemahtesewin Services), and Julia Torquati (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).

Join us live at Tampere University or attend online. The seminar language is English. Reduced participation rates are available to members of WAIMH or Pirpana, and to Pirha staff. The seminar is free for Tampere University students.

🗓️ Read more and register:
https://waimh.org/event/trauma-and-resilience

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Ota päivämäärä talteen! Seminaari Tampereen yliopistolla 13.3.2026: "Trauma and Resilience: Interventions for Young Children and Families"

Seminaari tarjoaa loistavan tilaisuuden tulla kuulemaan ja tapaamaan kansainvälisiä varhaislapsuuden mielenterveyden asiantuntijoita. Puhujat: Sheri Madigan (University of Calgary), Warren Kapashesit (Child and Youth Milopemahtesewin Services), ja Julia Torquati (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).

Osallistu paikan päällä Tampereen yliopistolla tai etänä. Seminaarin kieli on englanti. WAIMHin ja Pirpanan jäsenille, sekä Pirhan henkilöstölle tarjoamme alennetun osallistumismaksun. Seminaari on maksuton Tampereen yliopiston opiskelijoille.

🗓️ Lisätiedot ja ilmoittautuminen:
https://waimh.org/event/trauma-and-resilience

12/12/2025

It's time to renew your WAIMH membership for 2026!

As we approach the end of the membership year, we invite you to continue being part of the global WAIMH community.

In 2026, members will enjoy a reduced registration rate for the World Congress in Toronto, which will be a warm and welcoming gathering of infant mental health colleagues from around the world.

Renew now to stay connected and informed: https://waimh.org/membership

10/12/2025

Your Final Boarding Call for

Abstract submissions for close on December 15 at 11:59 PM PST! There are still a few days left to share your ideas and join a global conversation on infant and early mental health.

Next October, Toronto will welcome researchers, clinicians, policy makers, advocates, and students from around the world for the 19th WAIMH World Congress. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this international gathering.

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

Registration for is open now. Secure your spot today and take advantage of our Early Bird (Launch Saver) discount: https://shorturl.at/wOP18