News Articles

Here you will find featured articles from other sources that relate to the practice of infant mental health; the influence of MI-AIMH and its members; and developments in local, state, national and world policies and practices that are important to professionals in the infant-family field.

Make Michigan's Children and Families Your #1 Priority! Take Action Now!: Two priority messages from the MI-AIMH Social Action Committee: Priority Issue #1: Michigan's young children are the victims of Michigan's continuing budget crisis...
Panel on Infant Mental Health at UM School of Social Work: Tuesday, March 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Educational Conference Center of the School of Social Work at 1080 S...
Depression Common Among Low-Income, Urban, Postpartum Mothers: For the full article, please go to http://cme...
NEW! Infant Mental Health Consultant Competencies: As more practitioners and programs seek providers of reflective supervision/consultation, often as a part of seeking Endorsement, it became clear that it would be helpful to have a companion to the Best Practice Guidelines for Reflective Supervision/Consultation...
NEW! Infant Mental Health Service Provider Directory for Michigan: Thanks to Sarah Crockett (UM MSW Policy Intern at MI-AIMH), we are pleased to announce a statewide directory of programs that offer infant mental health services...
A request for help in Haiti: This request comes from MI-AIMH member Jan Ulrich who lived in Haiti some years ago and is very familiar with the Haitian Community Hospital caring for babies and young children...
Breaking News for Babies! from ZTT's The Baby Monitor: BREAKING NEWS FOR BABIES: President Requests Increased Funding for Key Infant-Toddler Services President Obama released his FY11 budget request this morning, indicating his priorities for funding for the fiscal year that runs October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011...
News Brief from the MI-AIMH Central Office: Check out news from the MI-AIMH Central Office and what MI-AIMH has been busy with for the past few months!
Adverse Psychosocial Experiences in Childhood Predict Age-Related Depression: From Medscape at: http://www...
Idaho Uses Economic Stimulus Funds to Promote Infant Mental Health: From ZERO TO THREE'S Policy and Advocacy Newsletter: The Baby Monitor The Idaho Secure Beginnings workgroup recently took an important step in helping the state's early childhood workforce build core knowledge and skills about the social-emotional health of very young children...
Clinical Risk Factors May Predict Depression During Pregnancy: From MedscapeCME Clinical Briefs For the full story, please go to: http://cme...
Early Education and Development Online Courses Winter/Spring 2010: The University Of Minnesota Center for Early Education and Development announces its roster of Online Courses for Professional Development...
New Book Alert! Roaming Free Inside the Cage by Bill Schafer: Bill Schafer's new book, "Roaming Free Inside the Cage", is now in print and available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon...
Early Childhood Mental Health Services: Four State Case Studies: The following Project Forum document was recently prepared under Federal Cooperative Agreement H326F050001: • Early Childhood Mental Health Services: Four State Case Studies Click here to link to the document: http://projectforum...
Neonatal Scale Predicts Developmental Delays in Early Childhood: Please go to this link on the Medscape website for a full story on the use of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS): http://cme...
Children Must not be Casualties of Compromise: A Critical Week for Health Care Reform: This week is probably the most critical week in the Senate for Federal Health Reform...
The playtime's the thing A debate over the value of make-believe and other games in preschool classes is deepening as more states fund programs: By Emma Brown Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 21, 2009 On a recent Thursday, 5-year-old Estefani Lovo Rivera took charge of a make-believe hair salon in her preschool classroom at Oakridge Elementary in Arlington County...
Youth Law Center Honors Kate Rosenblum, PhD, MI-AIMH Board Member: On December 9th, the Youth Law Center is holding its Annual Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes Reception in San Francisco...
Betty Tableman was Inducted into the MI Women's Hall of Fame on October 21, 2009!: Major Contributions and Accomplishments We are deeply honored to nominate Betty Tableman for induction into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame...
Prenatal SSRIs Linked to Problems in Newborns: From Medscape Medical News CME News Author: Janis Kelly October 14, 2009 — Infants of mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy are at greater risk for preterm birth, a low 5-minute Apgar score, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a report in the October issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine...
Training: Infant Mental Health Theory & Practice: Don't miss this training! It will be live at Center for Excellence in Southgate and broadcast from Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids! Presented by: Carol Oleksiak, LMSW, IMH-E*IV and Karol Wilson, LMSW, IMH-E*III October 27-28 and November 17, 2009 (2 locations -- Southgate and Grand Rapids) Participants will learn: 1...
Physicians Are Talking About: New Evidence Indicating Chronically Depressed Preschoolers Stay Depressed: Author: Nancy R...
McKinney Diversity Fellowship: Hear ye! Hear ye! The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health invites members who are interested in applying for the 2010-2012 McKinney Diversity Fellowship Award to step forward and contact your MI-AIMH Chapter President or your Chapter Liaison to the MI-AIMH Board...
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Flu Recommendations: News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Charles P...
$1.2 Billion in Cuts Accepted: Speaker of the House, Andy Dillon (D-Redford), has reached an agreement with Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) to accept the $1...
Exciting News!: Betty Tableman, our Betty, will be inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing...
Depression and Pregnancy: New Report Weighs Treatment Options: News Author: Deborah Brauser CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD August 24, 2009 — A joint report from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) aims to provide a new resource for clinicians who care for pregnant women who either have or are at risk of developing major depressive disorder...
CELEBRATE BABIES AND NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS!: October 26-30, 2009 MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH MI-AIMH enthusiastically invites all members, friends and chapters to celebrate babies and nurturing relationships during the week of October 26-30, 2009! Each celebration may be big or small - a brown bag lunch, a cross-disciplinary team meeting, a video/DVD from the MI-AIMH/WAIMH Media Library, a clinical discussion group, an advocacy lunch, a half-day endorsement training with a local IMH trainer, a reflective practice group - whatever you wish...
BABY CAUCUS POLICY ALERT!: Congressional Baby Caucus: The Congressional Baby Caucus, co-chaired by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT), was officially launched on July 14th with an inaugural briefing to salute military families with infants and very young children...
MI-AIMH Infant Crier - Summer Issue: The Summer Issue of the Infant Crier is out...
New CDC Recommendation: All Children Should Receive Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccines: News Author: Martha Kerr July 27, 2009 — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, is changing its recommendation for annual seasonal influenza vaccination for children aged 6 months to 18 years to a "full recommendation," Anne Schuchat, MD, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, announced...
Welcome for New CTF Executive Director: The Michigan Children's Trust Fund (CTF) proudly announces the appointment of its new Executive Director, Michael Foley...
Paternal Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy May Predict Excessive Infant Crying: News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Charles P...
NAEYC Children's Champions: New Early Learning Challenge Fund Legislation Could Leverage Improvements in Early Childhood Programs Representative George Miller (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which includes the Early Learning Challenge Fund, a new competitive grant program to states to improve their systems of early childhood education for children birth to five, with the goal of increasing the number of low income and disadvantaged children infants, toddlers, preschoolers in high quality programs...
The Obama Education Agenda: Preparing the Next Generation for a Lifetime of Success: By Kittredge, Betsy Miller A key piece of President’s Obama’s education agenda is supporting comprehensive and effective early learning programs for children from birth to age 5...
Mental Health Issues in Pregnancy and Options for Treatment: From Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health Ann M...
MI-AIMH Training Institute Coordinator!: On June 19, 2009, the MI-AIMH Board of Directors approved a 3-year allocation of funds to support a new initiative, the MI-AIMH Training Institute...
Screening at 2 Months Identifies Most Women With Postpartum Depression: June 15, 2009 — Using a well-child visit to screen for postpartum depression 2 months after delivery will catch the majority of women likely to develop the condition within the first 6 postpartum months, new research suggests...
More Action is Needed to Move Lawmakers: The House is NOT expected to vote today, but could vote as early as Tuesday next week, on the Supplemental to restore $1 million in 0-3 program funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs aimed at fostering family functioning through home-visitation, parent-education programs, and community referrals...
MI-AIMH announces the selection of Hiram Fitzgerald, Ph.D., as the new Editor of the Infant Mental Health Journal: The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH), in collaboration with representatives from the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), is very pleased to announce that Hiram Fitzgerald, Ph...
Celebrate Michigan Authors and MI-AIMH Members: The Infant Mental Health Journal & Journal for ZERO TO THREE! The May-June 2009 issue of the Infant Mental Health Journal (Volume 30 No...
Pacifier Use May Not Adversely Affect Breast-Feeding Duration or Exclusivity: News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD April 15, 2009 — Pacifier use may not adversely affect breast-feeding duration or exclusivity, according to the results of a systematic review reported in the April issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine...
MI-AIMH Honors Wayne County Director: News Release...
MI-AIMH Membership tops 500!: This is a remarkable step for the promotion of infant mental health!
MI-AIMH Board Member Receives Award from MiAEYC: Wood receives lifetime award from children's association The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children announced the awarding of the Betty Garlick Lifetime Achievement Award to Jackie Wood...
Join us on Facebook!: MI-AIMH is now on Facebook...
Multiple Birth Increases Postpartum Depression Risk: By Caroline Cassels April 6, 2009 — Women who give birth to more than 1 infant at a time have a 43% greater risk of having postpartum depressive symptoms compared with those who have singleton births, a large population-based study shows...
Babies and Very Young Children Matter: Zero to Three Conference Call on Using Stimulus Funds for Young Children: On Wednesday, March 18, the Zero to Three Policy Center held a conference call to discuss the various planning tools available to states who want to use the economic stimulus funds to support infants, toddlers, and their families...
Zero to Three has just released a new: Policymaking is not an easy job, and policymakers need concise, practical information to use when crafting policies to address pressing social issues...
Endorsement Exam and Portfolio Deadlines: Next Endorsement Examination: Friday September 11, 2009 Infant Mental Health Specialist (Level III) and Infant Mental Health Mentor (Level IV) candidates must submit a professional portfolio no later than July 17, 2009 in order to take the exam on September 11, 2009...
U.S. Lagging Behind Many Other Nations on Infant Mortality Rates: Healthy Behavior, Healthier Babies: From Medscape, Feb 27, 2009 by Kim Krisberg "Like other startling health statistics, the U...
Dr. Bruce Perry speaks about trauma on Oprah: Each year in the United States approximately five million children experience some form of traumatic experience...
Family Voices Awards Fialka-Feldman Family of Michigan and Others with Lifetime Achievement: Recipients Selected for Work on Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities Family Voices Awards
Michigan's Babies and Kids Weekly Updates: Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health is made up of member organizations who all share the same commitment to the health of Michigan's children and families...
MI-AIMH Publication on US Health and Human Services Website: The Children's Bureau Express is an on-line digest under the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families...
MI-AIMH now seeking Assistant Endorsement Coordinator: MI-AIMH has posted for a part-time/contractual Assistant Endorsement Coordinator position for 20 hrs per week...
BREAKING NEWS FOR BABIES: House Economic Recovery Package Includes Significant Investments in Young Children: The Baby Monitor - Zero to Three Policy and Advocacy News Join the Zero to Three Policy Network Yesterday, the House of Representatives unveiled its economic recovery package, one of the first steps in efforts to spur the economy and protect the well being of our country's children and families...
Infant Mental Health Journal Search for New Editor: Dr. Joy D. Osofsky has edited the Infant Mental Health Journal (IMHJ) for more than 25 years...
Judge Weiss of Genesee County Dies: Judge Robert Weiss, age 69, died Wednesday January 7, 2009...
Infant Mental Health Journal: The Infant Mental Health Journal is copyrighted by the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health and is the official journal of the World Association for Infant Mental Health and all of its member Affiliates...
MI-AIMH Endorsement leaders from 3 state affiliate partners who purchased licenses to use the MI-AIMH Competency Guidelines and the Endorsement shared exciting news last week regarding the very successful use of the MI-AIMH Competencies and Endorsement to: Click here to read more.
MI-AIMH Board Member, Norma Eppinger, has been promoted to Deputy Director and Interim Executive Director of the Michigan 4C's following the retirement of Mark Sullivan.: Click here to read more...
Angels in the Nursery: The Intergenerational Transmission of Benevolent Parental Influences: Fraiberg and her colleagues (1975) introduced the metaphor "ghosts in the nursery" to describe the ways in which parents, by reenacting with their small children scenes from the parents' own unremembered early relational experiences of helplessness and fear, transmit child maltreatment...
2009 Selma Fraiberg/Betty Tableman/Emerging Scholar/Researcher Awards: MI-AIMH invites any and all involved in work with very young children and families to carefully consider who best exemplifies the work begun by Selma Fraiberg and the ongoing work of Betty Tableman...
ZERO TO THREE Seeks Consultants for Military Communities: ZERO TO THREE seeks 10 qualified consultants to provide training at selected military communities engaged in ZERO TO THREE's training and technical assistance programs...
Our Celebration Continues: The celebration continues with Barack Obama's election as our next President of the United States...
Michigan Coalition for Children and Families: The Kidventional Wisdom Newsletter: #1 Advice for candidates to keep children in mind 10 Things a Candidate Can do to Make Kids Priority 1 in Michigan Michigan Listen: Ask local children's organizations to brief you on the status of and needs of children in your community or state...
Celebrate Babies and Nurturing Relationships with MI-AIMH: October 27-31, 2008: The MI-AIMH Executive Board, Training and Membership Committees enthusiastically invite all MI-AIMH chapters to celebrate babies and nurturing relationships during the week of October 27-31, 2008! Each chapter celebration may be big or small - a brown bag lunch, a video/DVD from the MI-AIMH/WAIMH Media Library, a clinical discussion group, a half day training with a local IMH trainer, a reflective practice group - whatever you wish...
State Theatre in Traverse City to Host Motherbaby Film Festival: Beginning Wednesday October 15, the State Theatre will host the Motherbaby International Film Festival...
Kids Priority 1 Website for Election Advocacy: The Michigan Coalition for Children and Families (MCCF has launched a new initiative, Kids Priority 1, to make children and youth THE priority during the 2008 election and the next legislative session and budget cycle...
MI-AIMH membership moves to calendar year: MI-AIMH’s membership is growing! In response, we have aligned the membership year with the calendar year—January through December...
Call for Proposals for the 2009 Conference: Call for Proposals for the 2009 conference, Healing Relationships: Preventing the Transmission of Intergenerational Trauma (April 26 through April 28, 2009 in Ann Arbor, MI) is now available! The Call for Workshop and Student Poster Presentations are available for download here...
New RAND Study on Investing in Early Childhood Programs: The RAND Corporation has published a new paper entitled The Economics of Early Childhood: What the Dismal Science Has to Say About Investing in Children, by M...
The Infant Crier - a special issue on fatherhood: MI-AIMH is now offering a digital download of the Winter 2008 issue of Infant Crier, featuring 'fathers'...
Borrowing Babies is a Bad Reality: The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health believes that it is the responsibility of our organization to speak up and convey what the reality of this “social experiment” is for the babies involved...
Colina Foundation Gift Funds Translation of Wheels: MI-AIMH has received a gift of $3,000 from the Colina Foundation toward the production of a Spanish translation of MI-AIMH's Pre-School Stages Wheels...
The Minds of Babes: Infant mental health pioneer stresses early bonds: Read about Infant Mental Health Mentor, Joan Shirilla, in the Traverse City Record-Eagle...
Betty Tableman honored with Public Citizen of the Year award: Friends and colleagues gathered at the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference to honor Betty Tableman with the Public Citizen of the Year Award...
Infant Mental Health Journal: Click to see the Infant Mental Health Journal flyer...
Julie Ribaudo interviewed in the Public News Service: Read about it at the Public News Service site...
Deborah Weatherston joins University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University: Deborah Weatherston, PhD has been invited to join University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University as a Community Senior Fellow...
MI-AIMH Endorsement Receives National Award: The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) has received a national award from The Annapolis Coalition on Behavioral Health Workforce Education for innovative educational practice in the area of Child and Adolescent workforce education...
U. S. Children's Issues Get Some New Funding: Caitlin G. Johnson , OneWorld US NEW YORK , Oct 6 (OneWorld) - While the $700 billion financial rescue package is capturing headlines, child advocates across the country are quietly cheering some recent successes in Congress -- including significant reform to the child welfare system -- while raising concerns about a setback that may leave many homeless children without services they need...
Special MI-AIMH Membership Offering!: New members may join MI-AIMH July through December, 2009 at the special 1/2 price member rate of $30...
The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) proudly announced the birth of the MI-AIMH Training Institute!: On June 19, 2009, the MI-AIMH Board of Directors approved a 3-year allocation of funds to support a new initiative, the MI-AIMH Training Institute...
WAIMH's 12th World Congress -: World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) "Infancy in Times of Transition" 12th World Congress June 29 - July 3, 2010 Leipzig, Germany The online submission site is now open...
MI-AIMH members and friends, read about Michigan's state budget process & steps to get involved to better understand how taxpayer money might be prioritized and spent on behalf of children and families.: Michigan's Children is a statewide, independent voice for children and their families...