Colman Noctor: Early support for a child's mental health can lead to lifelong benefits 

The first 1,000 days of life — the period of development from conception to age two — represent a crucial period of rapid physical, psychological and neurological growth

A recent Irish study by Dr Evelyn Gordon and colleagues in DCU evaluated the impact of an infant mental health programme undertaken by a group of new parents in Ballymun.

Colman Noctor

CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Early intervention is critical in preventing serious negative lifelong mental health consequences for children later in life. Research has shown that the earlier an intervention can occur, the greater the outcome for the child and their family.