Prepared by the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre Last updated: March 2013

http://keltymentalhealth.ca | 604-875-2084 or Toll Free: 1-800-665-1822 | Email: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca

BC’s Information Source

for Children, Youth & Families

Infant Mental Health

Websites BC Pediatric Society www.bcpeds.ca/families/mental-health Site offers resources specifically for young children’s mental health.

Centres of Excellence for Children’s Well-Being www.child-encyclopedia.com/en-ca/key-messages-list.html A Quebec based centre focused on improving knowledge of early childhood development.

Children’s Mental Health Ontario: Early Childhood Mental Health Treatment: Training Reference Guide www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/ Type ‘Early Childhood Mental Health Treatment Training Guide’ in search bar. An extensive training guide with fact sheets and strategies covering topics including early childhood development, attachment, risk and protective factors, and parental mental health. Infant Mental Health Promotion www.imhpromotion.ca Home Resources IMHP Library Provides information from professionals that work with infants, and a resource library for parents with young children.

Kids Matter Early Childhood www.kidsmatter.edu.au/ec An Australian website providing information on early childhood mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention for service providers. Includes program information, publications, and an e-newsletter.

Kid Care Canada Society www.kidcarecanada.org/media/emotional-safety Provides parents with quick and easy to understand videos and information about the science of early childhood development.

SickKids: Infant Mental Health Promotion www.sickkids.ca/IMP Canadian webpage dedicated to promoting mental health in infants. Includes articles for parents and service providers, as well as best practices guidelines and professional development opportunities for service providers.

The Best Chance www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/ Provided by the Ministry of Health; offers parents information regarding the development of babies and toddlers.

The Talk Box www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/920.htm Ideas and activities for parents to use to create a language rich environment for their child. Resources specifically focused to pre-school children (birth-5yrs) that are designed by speech pathologists. The Whole Child www.pbs.org/wholechild/ This site provides child development resources for parents and educators including articles, videos, and age appropriate activities. Zero to Three: National Centre for Infants, Toddlers, and Families www.zerotothree.org A US-based website that supports service providers, policy makers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Includes extensive information, Q&A, tips and more.

Toolkits Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn the Signs. Act Early www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html Home Facts/Positive Parenting Tips/Info for Families Provides information on various mental health disorders that affect infants and young children. Also offers information on how to care for children from infancy to adolescence. The “Multimedia and Tools” section provides videos and podcasts for parents. Bright Futures – Georgetown University Part 1: www.brightfutures.org/mentalhealth/pdf/index.html Part 2: www.brightfutures.org/mentalhealth/pdf/tools.html

Prepared by the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre Last updated: March 2013

http://keltymentalhealth.ca | 604-875-2084 or Toll Free: 1-800-665-1822 | Email: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca

A two volume set offers information on mental health of children in the developmental context. Presents education on early recognition and detection of mental health problems for children from infancy to adolescence. The toolkits also provide hands on information for parents and families for use in screening, care management and health education. Project ABC www.projectabc-la.org/dl/ABC_InfantMentalHlth_English.pdf Offers information on infant mental health and why it is important to a child’s development. Also provides quick tips on how to care for a child’s mental health and warning signs for mental health disorders.

Social and emotional development of early years (0-3) Handouts and Downloads www.childhealthbc.ca/bchcda A variety of resources including handouts, webcasts, and powerpoint notes for health professionals, educators, and child welfare workers. In addition, there is a handout on tips for parents available in various languages: www.childhealthbc.ca/bchcdaevtinti

Books & Videos Building Healthy Minds: The Six Experiences That Create Intelligence and Emotional Growth in Babies and Young Children (1999) Stanley I. Greenspan | VPL Parents will learn the types of games, fantasy play, and conversations with and without words that encourage the development of intelligent, emotionally healthy, and moral child development, and how to tailor these to their particular child.

Handbook of Infant Mental Health (2000 & 2009) Charles H. Zeanah | FSRC & VPL Offers a broad interdisciplinary analysis of the developmental, clinical, and social aspects of mental health from birth to age three.

Infant Massage (DVD) (2013) Dr. Pratibha Reebye | FSRC A newly developed video demonstrating innovative ways in connecting with babies and its importance.

The Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child Must Have to Grow, Learn, and Flourish (2000) T. Berry Brazelton | VPL The authors lay out seven basic requirements for a healthy childhood, considering each of the needs in terms of their implications for family life, child care, education, social service and welfare systems, and the health and mental health systems. FSRC: Family Support & Resource Centre at BC Children's Hospital. If this is not within your area, you can request the item through the mail at no charge.Tel: (604) 875-2345 ext. 5102 Website: www.bcchildrens.ca/frl VPL: Vancouver Public Library. If this is not within your area, you can request the item through your local library. Tel: (604) 331-3603 www.vpl.ca

Support Services Fun FRIENDS Program & FRIENDS for Life Parent Program http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/friends.htm http://www.forcesociety.com/ Coordinated by the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health, Fun FRIENDS is a program for kindergarten and grade 1 classrooms that teaches children and families skills including exploring feelings, understanding and helping others, and learning to be confident and brave. The FRIENDS for Life Parent Program is a complementary online program for parents.

Local Child and Youth Mental Health Offices – MCFD http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/pdf/offices_services.pdf List of local child and youth mental health service offices within BC, where parents can access infant mental health services. Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre (604) 875-2084 1-800-665-1822 http://keltymentalhealth.ca BC’s information source for children, youth and families dealing with mental health and substance use issues. In addition, the centre offers resources on eating disorders for all ages. Peer support is available for youth, parents and those struggling with eating disorders. Vancouver Coastal Health: Alan Cashmore Centre http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GK/GK.700.A43.pdf The centre provides free services for parents with children under 5 years old. They have professional staff such as therapists and counsellors to provide information and support for parents concerned about their child’s development. Fussy Baby Network www.erikson.edu/fussybaby 1.888.431.BABY (2229) A helpline for parents who have babies under one that cry often and have difficulties with eating and sleeping.