APA Division 16 Webinar: Foundations of Early Childhood Mental Health and Why it Matters for All School Psychologists
Franci Crepeau-Hobson
The webinar, Foundations of Early Childhood Mental Health and Why it Matters for All School Psychologists will be presented by Dr. Rachel Stein on Friday Oct. 29, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET.
Webinar Description: Within the field of school psychology there has been increasing recognition of the importance of early childhood mental health. Yet, oftentimes the specialized features of mental health in early childhood are not covered in school psychology training. This presentation will cover principles of early childhood mental health, the long term implications of early experiences on mental health, and related service provision. It is essential that school psychologists who work in early childhood recognize key influences on early childhood mental health. For those school psychologists who work with older children it is important to understand how early experiences matter to later mental health presentation and functioning.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize principles of early childhood mental health and related service provision.
- Understand the implications of early childhood experiences and the associated long term impact on mental health.
- Discuss the importance of early childhood mental health to the practice of school psychology across age groups and practice settings.
The webinar will be followed by an opportunity to ask the presenter questions and it also carries an opportunity to earn 1 APA approved CE credit.