La Salud Mental Del Bebé. Nuevas Evidencias
Year: 2002
Type: article
Abstract: "This article describes infant mental health from two perspectives:why it is relevant and how to implement interventions, includingpreventive ones. Topics covered are based on evidence available inscientific literature. The first section addresses areas that justifythe importance assigned to infants and their emotional well-being.One of them deals with new information about brain development.Recent available information emphasizes the crucial role ofsensory/experiential input for the development of the brain interms of determining the formation of new synapses, influencingcell migration and the pruning of refined and dedicated neuronalpathways. Experiences (exposure to language, contingent responsesby the caregiver, motion in space) influence the development ofthe brain. Also, negative and anxiety provoking events as well aspsychological trauma cause a negative outcome through this effect.Prolonged and/or severe trauma has been shown to influencenegatively the functioning of the limbic system and the capacity ofthe child to feel empathy and/or compassion, to regulate emotionsand to learn new information..."
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1562120436