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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) provides an annual opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing.

This year, IMHAW takes place from 10 – 16 June 2024 and the theme is ‘Speak up for babies’.

You can learn more about Infant Mental Health Awareness Week at IMHAW - Parent-Infant Foundation (parentinfantfoundation.org.uk).

Join in the conversation!

X (formally Twitter): @GMMH_NHS
Facebook: @GMMentalHealth
Instagram: @gmmh_nhs

Or search the hashtag #IMHAW2024

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