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19th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) at The Hospital for Sick Children is thrilled to welcome you to the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto for the 19th WAIMH World Congress in 2026. The event’s theme, “Harmony in Diversity: Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World,” invites infant and early mental health professionals from across the globe to come together and exchange lived experiences, cutting-edge research, clinical and practice insights, and cultural perspectives, fostering collaboration and advancing the field on an international stage.
- Join Us at the 19th Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
- October 2–6, 2026 | Toronto, Canada
- Theme: Harmony in Diversity: Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World
We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the 19th biennial WAIMH Congress in Toronto, hosted by Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) at The Hospital for Sick Children. This prestigious global gathering brings together nearly 2,000 delegates — researchers, policymakers, clinicians, and practitioners — committed to the mental health and well-being of infants and their families.
The world’s youngest citizens are growing up amid global adversity — social unrest, natural disasters, persistent inequality, and fractured systems of care. Yet, our work in infant mental health is guided by the belief that connection and diversity are sources of strength. This Congress will serve as a platform to celebrate and explore this belief through rich cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural dialogue.
Toronto, Canada, provides an inspiring setting for this gathering — a place where global and local perspectives meet. From showcasing pioneering approaches and Indigenous leadership to sharing Canada’s experiences in advancing equity in early life, the Congress will offer insights that resonate far beyond national borders — enriching our shared global movement for infant and family well-being.
