This two-day workshop highlighted the basic principles related to infant mental health and how this information is applicable to different professional settings and roles involved in caring for and serving this age group. The following key topics were explored:

• New research including brain development, epigenetics, and toxic stress and how these relate to early mental health
• Understanding developmental milestones
• Becoming familiar with how to screen for overall development and social emotional development using observation and validated tools
• How to respond to developmental concerns in partnership with parents