The Future of Preschool Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Jim Hudziak; Christopher Archangeli

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2017.02.010

The Future of Preschool Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2017 Jul;26(3):611-624. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2017.02.010. Epub 2017 Mar 22.

Authors

Jim Hudziak¹, Christopher Archangeli²

Affiliations

¹ 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].
² Division of Child Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

PMID: 28577613
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2017.02.010

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.

Keywords: Brain health; Children; Exercise; Mindfulness; Music; Nutrition; Preschool; Wellness.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Child Development / physiology*
Child, Preschool
Education, Nonprofessional / methods*
Exercise / physiology*
Humans
Infant
Mental Disorders* / diagnosis
Mental Disorders* / prevention & control
Mental Disorders* / therapy
Mindfulness / methods*
Music Therapy / methods*