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Despite robust associations between them, few interventions jointly target parenting practices and parental mental health, especially in fathers. My qualitative work in Ghana has also highlighted a lack of support services for caregivers, and the desire for community-based partnerships to develop culturally-relevant interventions. Finally, my reviews have highlighted a pressing need for implementation science research to improve understanding of how and for whom early childhood interventions work, and how to effectively integrate them into existing services. I\u2019m working with a team of local and international researchers and policymakers to fundraise for this work. 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