The study, carried out by the Parent-Infant Foundation, highlights big gaps in mental health services for babies aged from birth to two.
Some 31 per cent of child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) workers rated themselves just one out of five when it came to their understanding of infant mental health.
Researchers say this shows “concerning disparities in training, understanding and confidence levels for the professionals at the helm of children and young people’s mental health services”.
Published during Infant Mental Health Week (7-13 June), just nine per cent of respondents felt there was sufficient provision available for babies and toddlers whose mental health was “at risk” in their area.
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