A few of these programs require you to
sign up
early in your
pregnancy, so while you are online collecting information about coverage, be sure to look
into this, too!
The first year of life is a period of rapid development critical to infants» health, emotional well - being and developmental trajectories.1, 2 The first
signs of mental health problems are often exhibited during infancy; however, the symptoms may be overlooked by parents and healthcare providers because they can be less intrusive when a child is young.3 — 8
Early onset of emotional or behavioural problems increases the risk of numerous adverse outcomes that persist
into adolescence and adulthood, such as delinquency, violence, substance abuse, mental health problems, teen
pregnancies, school dropout and long - term unemployment.1, 2, 4, 9 — 14