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Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Learn important information about the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health consultation in this course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in promoting mental health and wellness.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses engaging community partners to support mental health.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses mental health consultation.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses developmental milestones related to mental health.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses building trauma-informed services.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses depression.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses substance use.
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses mental health and wellness training.
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
