MPSI Project Launch

Are you a new or expecting parent? Do you work with parents? Join us next week for the MDHHS Virtual Baby Fair on 6/11 and 6/16. There will be presentations on important health and safety information parents need to know, resources and the opportunity to ask program representatives questions.

To register for this free event, click the link in bio or visit Michigan.gov/VirtualBabyFair.

Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/young-people

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite or behavior may signal a young person needs support. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child

Thank you to everyone who attended our Early Childhood Care and Educator Leadership Conference! This conference, Centering You: Self-Care for Childcare Center Leaders, focused on a critical component of success in childcare and education- taking care of yourself. We look forward to working with you in our upcoming Leadership Academy series!

: It can be tough to tell if troubling behavior in a child is just a part of growing up or a problem that should be discussed with a health professional. Be aware of the warning signs of distress: samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers

Signs up for this free event by the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health: https://mi-aimh-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pS1cVKijR_GQgKZ42EMcpA #/registration

So often, the first signs that a parent is struggling don’t show up in clinical spaces; they show up in everyday moments, in quiet shifts, in what is felt but always not named.

We invite you into a space for learning and connection for Bridging Community and Care: Trusted Messengers in Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.

This training is rooted in three simple powerful actions: Notice. Normalize. Connect.

Together we will:
Notice the signs and red flags of perinatal mental health challanges, and challenges in teh careigver-child relationship
Normalize the conversation that reduce stigma, shame and blame
Connect families to meaningful, trusted care and resources
Trusted messengers: faith leaders, community organizers, educators, providers, doulas, and those embedded in community, are often the first to see, hear and hold these experiences. This training is designed to support you in the role. Families looking to learn more information on perinatal and infant and early childhood mental health are welcome to attend.

Training Details:

📆 April 17, 2026
🕑 10:30 am-12:00 pm (ET)
💻 Virtual via zoom
Free (registration required)
Can be included with endorsement, continuing education credits/hours not available.

We hope you will join us as we strengthen our collective ability to respond with care, intention and connection.

Any questions can be directed to: [email protected]

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Community and Care: Trusted Messengers in Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bridging Community and Care: Trusted Messengers in Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Register here! https://form.jotform.com/260536179181056