How do we bring what we know about babies’ mental health into everyday moments with families?
This workshop pulled on the latest evidence and frontline practice to explore the relational processes that matter most in early life. Presentations included the specialist parent-infant therapy context and the health visiting setting, followed by a small-group activity using real-world vignettes to explore what babies, caregivers, and practitioners each need – and what conditions make consistent support possible.
Parent Infant Foundation: Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Everyday Practice
Parent Infant Foundation: Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Everyday Practice
Presented by Dr Ben Yeo at the PEDAL Conference 2026.
Dr Ben Yeo is the National Clinical Advisor at the Parent-Infant Foundation.
Health Visiting: Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Everyday Practice
Health Visiting: Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Everyday Practice
Presented by Eileen Perrins at the PEDAL Conference 2026.
Eileen Perrins is the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Lead at the Institute of Health Visiting.
The Golden Threads of Caregiving Support for Infant Mental Health
The Golden Threads of Caregiving Support for Infant Mental Health
Presented by PEDAL researcher Dr Nicole Creasey at the PEDAL Conference 2026, as part of the workshop session titled: ‘Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Everyday Practice’.
Dr Nicole Creasey is a Research Associate at PEDAL.