The Future of Preschool Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention.

Jim Hudziak, Christopher Archangeli

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America 2018;26(3):611-624

PMID: 28577613

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Abstract

Preschoolers are in the most rapid period of brain development. Environment shapes the structure and function of the developing brain. Promoting brain health requires cultivation of healthy environments at home, school, and in the community. This improves the emotional-behavioral and physical health of all children, can prevent problems in children at risk, and can alter the trajectory of children already suffering. For clinicians, this starts with assessing and treating the entire family, equipping parents with the principles of parent management training, and incorporating wellness prescriptions for nutrition, physical activity, music, and mindfulness.

Address: Division of Child Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].; Division of Child Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2017.02.010

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MeSH Terms: Child, Child Development, Child, Preschool, Education, Nonprofessional, Exercise, Humans, Infant, Mental Disorders, Mindfulness, Music Therapy