Infant Mental Health in a Cultural Context

Programs for children need to recognize the importance of understanding the values, beliefs, and practices of diverse cultures and as such integrate diversity into the policies and practices. Cultural responsiveness is important for infant mental health.

• Read the Diversity Tie-In "Infant Mental Health in a Cultural Context."
• Read "Intrinsic motives for companionship in understanding: Their origin, development, and significance for infant mental health" (Article Abstract) by Colwyn Trevarthen.

Infant Mental Health Journal
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/76509603/ABSTRACT

• Reflect on the importance of culturally responsive care and education of very young children.