The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health: historical context and contemporary status.
The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MAIMH), incorporated in 1977, traces its origins to a clinical training program directed by Selma Frailberg. However, MAIMH also was a natural reaction to the Zeitgeist of the 1970s which emphasized clinical intervention, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration to resolve the problems associated with infancy. MAIMHs activities focus on training and education, professional publications, attention to social issues, continuing education, and promotion of infant mental health organizations internationally. All of MAIMH's activities are guided by its central purpose which is to promote the optimal development of infants and their families.
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008824:Michigan; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*