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. 2016 Jun-Jul;21(5):239-41.
doi: 10.1093/pch/21.5.239.

The importance of infant mental health

J Clinton  1 , A F Feller  1 , R C Williams  1
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The importance of infant mental health

J Clinton et al. Paediatr Child Health. 2016 Jun-Jul.

Abstract
in English, French

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.

En raison des nouvelles connaissances sur le rôle de la santé mentale dans le développement global, le clinicien sera mieux en mesure de fournir des soins pédiatriques de qualité aux enfants et à leur famille s’il comprend bien la santé mentale des nourrissons. Le présent commentaire décrit les besoins des enfants de moins de trois ans en matière de santé mentale et contient des suggestions pratiques à utiliser en cabinet.

Keywords: Attachment; Infant mental health; Infant/parent relationships.

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