WAIMH World Association for Infant Mental Health

What WAIMH World Association for Infant Mental Health does

WAIMH (World Association for Infant Mental Health) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 that serves practitioners, researchers, and students working in infant and early childhood mental health. The organization operates globally with approximately 10 employees across two offices — its headquarters at Tampere University in Finland and a US office in Ann Arbor, Michigan — and was incorporated in Washington, DC in 1985. WAIMH anchors a network of more than 50 national and regional affiliate organizations spanning over 40 countries, with an individual membership base of approximately 1,120 members as of 2024 (up from 788 in 2020, implying roughly 9% CAGR over four years).

The association's revenue model is composed of low-ticket, distributed streams: individual and student membership dues ($75 and $45 respectively), journal subscriptions ($40), Beacon Club sponsorships ($115), biennial World Congress registration, and eBook sales ($10). Core products include the World Congress (the flagship biennial global conference, with the 19th edition scheduled for Toronto in October 2026), the peer-reviewed Infant Mental Health Journal (bimonthly, published in partnership with Wiley), the quarterly Perspectives in Infant Mental Health newsletter, the WAIMH eBook, and the WAIMH History Archive. The journal's recent scope update reflects a deliberate expansion from infancy into early childhood mental health, widening the association's professional remit. Governance is led by President Astrid Berg (2024–2028 term) supported by Executive Directors Kaija Puura and Reija Latva.

Name

WAIMH World Association for Infant Mental Health

Legal name

World Association for Infant Mental Health

Website

https://waimh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WAIMH is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 serving infant and early childhood mental health practitioners, researchers, and students globally through membership, peer-reviewed journals, a biennial world congress, and a network of 50+ national affiliates.

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NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

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Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Infant mental health
• Professional association
• Academic publishing
• Medical conferences
• Mental health research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

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B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from professional and student members provide recurring revenue. Professional membership at $75 USD and student membership at $45 USD annually, with membership effective January 1 to December 31.
2. Journal Subscriptions: Members can subscribe to the Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy and Early Childhood at a discounted rate of $40 USD. Subscriptions include access to the Wiley Online Library database.
3. Beacon Club Sponsorships: Sponsors can support colleagues from low-resource settings for 1-3 years at $115 per year, providing memberships and journal subscriptions. Supports the organization's international development mission.
4. Congress Registration Fees: Revenue generated from World Congress registrations with reduced rates for WAIMH members. Delegates from lower-resource settings can be sponsored through the Sponsor a Delegate Program.
5. eBook Sales: WAIMH eBook is free for members and $10 USD for non-members. The eBook provides a three-decade window into infant mental health theories, interventions, and treatment practices.

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Core offering

WAIMH is a global non-profit membership organization that promotes infant mental health through tiered professional and student memberships, the peer-reviewed Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy and Early Childhood (published bimonthly via Wiley), the free quarterly Perspectives in Infant Mental Health publication, biennial World Congresses, and the WAIMH eBook. The organization supports a network of 50+ affiliate associations worldwide and runs sponsorship programs such as the Beacon Club Scholarship and Sponsor a Delegate Program to enable participation from low-resource settings.

Product overview

WAIMH (World Association for Infant Mental Health) is a global not-for-profit membership organization for scientific and educational professionals. The organization operates a platform of interconnected products and services centered on infant mental health research, education, and advocacy. Core offerings include the biennial WAIMH World Congress (major international conference), the peer-reviewed Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy and Early Childhood (published bimonthly via Wiley), the free-to-access Perspectives in Infant Mental Health quarterly publication, and the WAIMH eBook. Membership programs provide access to publications, reduced congress registration, the WAIMH History Archive, and international networking through approximately 50+ regional affiliates. Supporting programs include the Beacon Club Scholarship (sponsorships for low-resource settings), Sponsor a Delegate Program, awards recognition, and the Infants in Crises initiative providing crisis resources.

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Products and services

• WAIMH Professional Membership Annual professional membership providing access to the Infant Mental Health Journal at reduced member rate ($40), free WAIMH eBook, reduced registration fees for World Congresses and regional conferences, 50% discount on WAIMH History Archive training content, and access to the global professional network. Priced at $75 USD annually.
• WAIMH Student Membership Annual student membership providing access to research publications, discounted journal access, reduced congress registration fees, and networking opportunities for students at all levels studying infant mental health and related fields. Requires valid student certificate. Priced at $45 USD annually.
• Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy and Early Childhood (IMHJ) Subscription Peer-reviewed official publication of WAIMH published bimonthly by Wiley, covering research articles, literature reviews, clinical studies, and book reviews on infant social-emotional development, caregiver-infant interactions, and conditions affecting infant development. First published in 1980. Member subscription at $40 USD for Volume 47 (2026) with access to Wiley Online Library database.
• WAIMH World Congress Major biennial international congress bringing together infant and early mental health professionals to exchange research, clinical insights, and cultural perspectives. World Congresses have been held since 1980 (starting in Cascais, Portugal). The 2023 Dublin Congress attracted 1,624 delegates. Registration through Cvent event platform with reduced member rates and Sponsor a Delegate Program for low-resource settings.
• WAIMH eBook Digital publication titled 'Global Perspectives on the Transdisciplinary Field of Infant Mental Health 1993-2021' comprising 17 chapters covering infant mental health principles, professional development, therapeutic modalities, and contextual topics including COVID-19 and resilience. Free for members, $10 USD for non-members.
• Beacon Club Scholarship Sponsorship program offering professional WAIMH memberships and journal subscriptions for colleagues in low-resource settings. $115 per year for 1-3 year sponsorship terms. Includes one-year professional WAIMH membership and one-year online subscription to the Infant Mental Health Journal. Supports the organization's international development mission.
• Sponsor a Delegate Program Program enabling colleagues from lower-resource settings (LIC, LMC, UMC countries) to participate in WAIMH World Congresses. Delegates must have submitted an abstract to qualify for sponsorship. Includes reduced congress registration rates for sponsored delegates.
• WAIMH History Archive Digital archive providing access to training and learning resources including seminar and webinar recordings, sessions from past World Congresses, and podcasts featuring leading voices in infant and early mental health. Members receive 50% discount on training content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1624 delegates from the 2023 Dublin World Congress represent the scale of professional engagement and networking opportunity
• +2 more outcomes

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