Resources for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

Start Feeling Better With MumMoodBooster!

If you’re expecting or have a new baby and are struggling to cope, feeling flat, sad or depressed, this program may help you. MumMoodBooster is an online Treatment for Antenatal Depression, Postnatal Depression and Anxiety. Developed and scientifically tested by leading Australian and International researchers (Parent-Infant Research Institute & Oregon Research Institute). Visit MumSpace to find out more!

MumSpace Digital Resources for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

MumSpace.com.au provides new mums and mums-to-be with access to free resources and evidence-based supports for the prevention and treatment of perinatal depression. Led by the Parent-Infant Research Institute, the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium (PDeC) has developed this website to provide a stepped-care approach and offer a ‘one-stop shop’ offering Essential Skills in the transition to parenthood and easy access to online resources for all new parents.

Preparing for the changes and challenges of a new baby?

Towards Parenthood focuses on the main areas of change encountered by men and women as they make the transition into parenthood. Text and thought provoking exercises prepare the reader for the emotional, social and psychological changes that may arise as they become parents. The focus is on developing both coping skills and parenting skills.

Find out more here

Dads need to look after themselves too!

It may surprise you that men may also experience symptoms of depression when expecting a new baby or becoming a new parent. 1 in 10 expecting or new dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression in Australia. 43% of first-time dads believe postnatal depression and anxiety is a sign of weakness. View our resources for dads at MumSpace and Towards Parenthood