Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMP)
Infant mental health practice refers to the promotion of optimal development and well-being in infants (prenatal to age three) and their families, the prevention of difficulties, and intervention when infants are at-risk or have identified problems. The goal of infant mental health services is to ensure optimal child outcomes in terms of a sense of security and self-esteem, and the ability to form satisfying relationships, to engage with the world, to learn, to cope and problem solve, and to continue positive development throughout life. Infant mental health services strive to promote stable and supportive families and communities.
Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMP) is a coalition of individuals and professional representatives from agencies concerned with infants and their families. IMP is dedicated to promoting optimal mental health outcomes for infants through developing and supporting best practices through education and training, dissemination of information, networking and advocacy.
IMP was initiated in 1988 by the Department of Psychiatry of The Hospital for Sick Children. Since then the organization has grown considerably and maintains strong representation from community-based agencies across Canada. Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMP) provides a collaborative, informed and passionate voice for infants, families and caregivers.
NEW - IMPrint LIBRARY
75 different past articles from IMPrint now available to download
IMP wants to hear from you!In order to serve you better, we need to understand your needs (training, resources, research, networks) specific to infant mental health. We look forward to hearing from you! |
A Simple Gift
Order information for the "Simple Gift" DVDs and Guides as well as 2 page handouts for parents available for download.
Membership Subscription - IMPrint
Learn about the membership benefits that IMP has to offer and subscribe to IMPrint, the Newsletter of Infant Mental Health Promotion.
Professional Education
Upcoming IMP events including Tele-education opportunities, workshops, the York University Certificate in Infant Mental Health and our 2011 Expanding Horizons for the Early Years National Conference.