Addressing Parent and Early Childhood Mental Health

This roundtable focuses on two- and three-generation approaches to child and parent mental health. When adults become parents, they are in a dynamic developmental phase just as their infant and child is. In this roundtable, we will discuss the developmental and mental health needs for parents during the pre and postpartum period, innovations in programs for pregnant families, and policy implications for improving access to mental health services during this critical developmental period.