Mental Health topics
USA: Napping associated with a host of benefits for older children
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found a connection between midday naps in older children and greater happiness, self-control, academic achievement and fewer behavioural problems.
An early start
More babies are being born extremely premature. While these babies can often face health and developmental issues, their families can also be affected by anxiety and depression. So it’s vital that CPs offer support. Journalist and mum of twins born prematurely Linsey Wynton reports.
UK: New framework for training in infant mental health
A new competencies framework has been launched to help practitioners working with children from birth to two years to identify gaps in their training.
