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The challenge to prioritise infant mental health in South Africa

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Despite clear evidence that infant mental health intervention is imperative, mental health services for infants and their caregivers worldwide remain under-prioritised, under-funded, and inaccessible to most populations. South Africa is… Click to show full abstract

Despite clear evidence that infant mental health intervention is imperative, mental health services for infants and their caregivers worldwide remain under-prioritised, under-funded, and inaccessible to most populations. South Africa is no exception. This article proposes some potential explanations for this, exploring both practical constraints and possible resistances within the currents of our collective unconscious.

Keywords: south africa; infant mental; prioritise infant; health; mental health; challenge prioritise

Journal Title: South African Journal of Psychology
Year Published: 2019

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