“Hearing directly from those who have received ECMH Consultation helps to paint a clear picture about the services, eases potential concerns, and helps other families and early childhood professionals to better understand that everyone has mental health, even babies,” said Dr. Lisa Schlueter, Early Childhood Mental Health Unit Manager. “In the same way that we nurture children’s physical health—with healthy food, plenty of rest, and exercise—it is also important to take care of their mental health. These services strengthen the ability of caregivers of young children (birth to six) to support their healthy social-emotional development, identify and address mental health and developmental issues early, and decrease child behaviors they find challenging.”
For more information, visit MentalHealthStartsEarly.com or contact the Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line at (833)-ECMH411, or reach out to Dr. Kristin Klopfenstein to learn more about Colorado Lab supports for CDEC and the Early Childhood Mental Health unit.