Our Heartfelt Mission

Enhancing infant and early mental health across Canada and around the world.
Click each link below to explore how we are creating an impact through collaboration.

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Enhance Capacity

Discover our initiatives and learn how we’re making a difference in the communities we serve nationwide.

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Advance Knowledge

Explore our learning opportunities designed to support multidisciplinary service providers working with young children and their caregivers.

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Share Resources

Discover tools, discussion guides, community supports, materials to inform policy, family-friendly resources, and more.

Register for Hand in Hand Training (Fall 2025)

LearningParticipants will strengthen their ability to identify and respond to early developmental concerns in young children. This training equips professionals with practical strategies to support early intervention. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the course.

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Call for Abstracts Open!

EventsThe WAIMH 2026 World Congress is coming to Toronto, October 2–6, 2026! Submit your abstract and join professionals from around the world as we explore new frontiers in infant and early mental health. Don’t miss your chance to be heard!

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On the Road with IEMHP: Symposiums Across Canada

EventsJoin IEMHP and the Knowledge Institute for free one-day symposiums led by Dr. Chaya Kulkarni. Explore the science of infant mental health, hear from local agencies, and collaborate in multi-sector groups to strengthen services in your community.

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Big Ideas for the Care of Tiny Humans

LearningFeaturing Dr. Jean Clinton and Lorrie McGee R.E.C.E., these learning modules move through the science of social-emotional development to exploring core concepts of mental health and well-being.

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