The Duchess of Cambridge has unveiled the findings of the biggest ever UK study on the early years. The research, commissioned by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and conducted by Ipsos MORI, reveals what the UK thinks about the early years and explores how COVID-19 has impacted the perceptions of parents and carers of the under-fives. Continue reading Study by the Duchess of Cambridge finds more than 1 in 3 parents expect the pandemic to have a negative long-term impact on their mental wellbeing
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The First 1001 Days Movement highlights impact of COVID-19 on parents and babies
Today, the First 1001 Days Movement – which includes over 40 charities and professional bodies – calls on national and local decision makers to give urgent attention to the wellbeing of parents, babies, and toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Led by Maternal Mental Health Alliance member, Parent-Infant Foundation, the movement argues that babies, both born and unborn, and their parents should be given particular attention during this critical period. The potentially serious immediate and long-term consequences of not doing so calls for strong leadership and a concerted, joined-up effort to reduce harm.
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
When is it?
10th to 16th June 2019.
What is it?
A week-long campaign organised by The Association for Infant Mental Health UK (AIMH UK).
This year’s topic is ‘Difficult Beginnings’.
What’s happening and how to get involved
AIMH (UK) will be sharing articles each day following a different theme, see full list on the AIMH (UK) website.
Join in the discussion on Twitter using #IMHAW19.
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
#IMHAW18 June 10th – 16th
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma to Promote Secure Attachment
Mums and Babies in Mind are kicking off Infant Mental Health Awareness Week with a blog by Sally Hogg, Mums and Babies in Mind Strategic Lead, on the key themes and messages from the World Association of Infant Mental Health Congress. Read more here.
Throughout the week we will be sharing blogs, resources on parent-infant mental health and our latest leaders’ masterclass Top Tips report on ‘Keeping Baby in Mind’.
Join in the discussion using #IMHAW18 and #MABIM on social media.