Making the Connection to Early Childhood Mental Health

Presenter Information

Laura P. LucasFollow

Co-Author Information

TBD - might invite evaluators from the Georgia State University Center of Excellence in Children's Behavioral Health to co-present on data/evaluation findings if they are available.

Presentation Abstract

Presenters:

Laura Lucas, MS, IMH-E (Infant Mental Health Mentor - Policy)

Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Director - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Title: Making the Connection to Early Childhood Mental Health

Abstract

This session will provide information on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), what it is, why it's important and how DECAL and other child serving state agencies are working o better support social and emotional health for young children and their families. The new IECMH Consultation Pilot will also be covered, with a discussion on how having an mental health professional to provide care coordination in the child care setting can support positive outcomes for children, families and teachers. This session could also include data from our IECMH Consultation Pilot evaluation.

Conference Program Description

What is Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and why is it important? Join this session to learn how Georgia is working to better support the social emotional health of young children and their families.

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Recommended Citation

Lucas, Laura P., "Making the Connection to Early Childhood Mental Health" (2023). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 9.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2023/2023/9