When we care for young babies we mostly think of keeping them warm, physically safe and well fed—but their mental health is also crucial. Infants who have difficulty regulating, expressing emotions and have less positive relationships, are more likely to experience greater challenges throughout their lives. In this episode of ABC Podcast ‘All in the Mind’, we hear from Professor Louise Newman about how infant mental health is nurtured and situations which put children’s mental health and wellbeing at risk.
