Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health Annual Conference Educates, Inspires

The Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health (GA-AIMH) hosted its 2024 annual conference this month, gathering 215 members of Georgia’s early childhood workforce.  This year’s theme, “Consilience in Action: Bridging Disciplines to Advance Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Georgia,” underscores GA-AIMH’s commitment to fostering collaboration across diverse fields to create a future where all children and families can thrive.

The event featured inspiring presentations, insightful panels, engaging learning sessions and opportunities to cultivate connections. Avivah McPherson, this year’s keynote speaker, set the tone with a presentation titled “From Adversity to Resilience: The Transformative Power of Early Intervention in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health,” that emphasized how secure attachment is the foundation of building resilience in young children. The day was filled with inspiration, leaving many with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.