What if they shut down instead of acting out?

Shutting down can be just as important to notice as acting out. Some children show distress by becoming quiet, frozen, or hard to reach. Patterns like this can sometimes be connected to a young child’s social and emotional wellbeing. A healthcare provider can help you look for patterns and decide whether extra support could help.

When it comes to infant and early childhood mental health, even the smallest changes can make a lifetime of difference.

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Behaviour & Emotions

Common concerns around a child’s ability to manage and express their feelings.

Behaviour & Emotions

Common concerns about the impacts of mental health on a child’s future.

Childhood & Future

Common concerns about cultural stigmas surrounding childhood mental health.

Culture & Community

Common concerns around a child’s mental and emotional development.

Development & Milestones

Common concerns around a child’s behaviour being misunderstood by others.

Judgement & Stigma

Common concerns about a child’s lived experience outside the home.

School & the System