title: The importance of infant mental health.
abstract: A clear understanding of infant mental health will significantly assist a clinician's ability to provide high-quality paediatric care for children and their families, given the new understanding of its role in overall development. The present commentary describes the mental health needs of children <3 years of age and provides practical suggestions for the office setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clinton
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Feller
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Williams
keywords: Attachment; Infant mental health; Infant/parent relationships