Babies are born to be social. They want to interact with people. Yet when they are sick they are placed in an environment where their parents can’t be with them all the time.

We know that being in our Newborn Intensive Care Unit can be a stressful time in a family and their baby’s life – that’s why we have an Infant Mental Health team.

Here’s a special look into why their job is so important.

For advice or to learn more about mental health and wellbeing in babies and young children, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet.