Mental Health | ECLKC

Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a childs developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learnallin the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.

Head Start and child care programs can use these tip sheets and resources with families and staff affected by a crisis or tragic event.

Explore this interactive module around the role of Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC). It is divided into lessons with scenarios and video clips.

Substance misuse is more common than you may think. Find out what program staff need to know and how they can help.

This training presentation contains information about developing conversational skills that help strengthen relationships with families and encourage growth and change.

Mental Health

Last Updated: June 28, 2018

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