AIMH (UK) THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH

Welcome to the Association for Infant Mental Health AIMH (UK), an autonomous body affiliated to the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH).

Infant mental health is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas in the whole field of mental health. Research has shown that support for parents during their baby's first year can significantly increase the proportion of babies who form secure relationships with their parents, and this has lasting benefits for their subsequent development. A good beginning for young families is a protective factor in coping with life's inevitable stresses. Early intervention when there are difficulties can often prevent the development of mental health problems in later years.

Please visit the non-members area on the Navigation Panel to view the benefits that are available by becoming a Member. If you choose to secure a place on a Clinical Workshop, or at an AIMH (UK) Annual Conference you have the opportunity to take a full years membership which comes within the fee. (Payment can be made by Paypal through the Store, or by cheque, made payable to AIMH (UK) and sent to the Administrator - confirmation will be sent by return)

For Sale - Limited Edition DVD : Early Relationships and Child Development.

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We have copies available of the poignant and moving film shown by Svyatoslav Dovbnya and Tatiania Morozova at AIMH UK's 2009 conference. This 23 minute video shows the lives of four young children in a baby home in Russia and explores how lack of attachment impairs the development of children. The video can be used to teach professionals to observe and interpret infant and child behavour and understand the importance of attachment. It was made by HealthProm and the St. Petersburg Early Intervention Institute from footage left over from a longer film made by them and EveryChild. The DVD costs £6.00 which includes postage & packing (payment can be made by Paypal through the Store, or by cheque made payable to AIMH (UK) and sent to: The Administrator, AIMH (UK), 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AX)

Contact the Administrator for more information if required