Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 slides

Sunday 8 June 2025 marked the start of Infants Mental Health Awareness week. Four infant mental health specialist child psychotherapists produced a letter and slides setting out the devastating effect on infants and parents, especially mothers, of the bombing, deliberate starvation and withholding of medical treatment on babies. The slides can be seen here. The letter and slides have been sent to the ACP, the Association of Infant Mental Health and the Parent Infant Foundation asking they speak out about the systematic killing of babies.

A poster for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week featuring an illustration by Malak Mattar, depicting a mother holding her baby, with text asking about the welfare of Palestinian babies. The background is a soft pink, and the design includes a logo for the UK Palestine Mental Health Network.
An informative graphic discussing the lack of prenatal care for pregnant women in Gaza, featuring a summary of health risks and challenges, alongside an illustration of a mother holding two children.
A poignant illustration showing several babies lying together, with an impactful quote about the suffering of infants in Gaza.
Illustration depicting a mother and child embracing, conveying themes of connection, protection, and vulnerability.
An illustration depicting the struggles and emotions of children in Gaza, featuring figures expressing despair and pain against a backdrop of destruction with bombs overhead.
An illustration of a mother holding two children, surrounded by colorful flowers, with text discussing the importance of physical affection for babies and children, emphasizing their vulnerability to trauma.
A pink poster featuring a statement from the UK Palestine Mental Health Network emphasizing the principles of justice, non-maleficence, and human dignity in the context of healthcare. It outlines demands for condemning starvation and healthcare obstruction, supporting humanitarian access, coordinated responses for health system recovery in Gaza, and advocating for legal accountability regarding healthcare targeting.
An illustrated poster highlighting various NGOs in Gaza that focus on mental health and trauma support, featuring colorful artwork by Shehab Kawasmi, including depictions of traditional Palestinian motifs and community scenes.