The content below highlight Extension Children, Youth & Family Consortium's Scholar in residence activities focused on early childhood mental health.
Learn more about how mental wellness is important for young children and their families, and find teaching and learning resources to use in training and share with others.
Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviors in Young Children
Katherine Lingras, Ph.D., L.P., Asst. Professor, UMN Department of Psychiatry.
Brianna and Tanya: A case study about infant and early childhood mental health — Explore this case study which focuses on a young African American mother, her daughter from infancy through kindergarten, and the many influences on their lives.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma in young children — Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences, what we know and don't know from the research, how they relate to trauma and other experiences, and how to promote resilience. Read a summary of this issue.
The impact of trauma on infants — Read this issue of the eReview, an online publication that integrates research and practice expertise to improve services and promote children’s mental health. Read a summary of the issue.
Reviewed in 2026