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Teresa Marie Kope, MD, FRCPC
I am grateful to Dr Caitlin Dunne for her editorial[1] and to Dr Ian Gillespie for his letter[2] in the May BCMJ regarding the recent closure of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) medical library. As a... Read More
Attachment behaviors embody what an infant does to promote proximity to a caregiver and ensure safety, security, and survival. Warm, sensitive, and responsive parenting generally contributes to secure attachment. In... Read More
Last month, Part 1 of this theme issue provided an overview of some important clinical issues in infant mental health. Clinicians discussed the conceptual basis of attachment, community-based care,... Read More
Parents may approach physicians and other health professionals with questions and concerns related to “attachment.” Despite an abundance of information on attachment, there is often confusion surrounding the term. What... Read More
As we continue to learn about the complexity and elegance of infant development, we are also faced with acknowledging that certain risks and disorders are common during this early stage of life. Infant mental health is... Read More
Introduction Autism is a behavioral syndrome characterized by a triad of impaired social interaction, communication, and imaginative development, with repetitive stereotyped behaviors. The definition of autism has... Read More