We are asking for men with partners who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and feeling OK, to help us understand how we can adapt digital tools to support men’s mental health as they make the transition to parenthood.
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PIRI is committed to
supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
PIRI Research Blog
PIRI statement on Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has now made available its final report, which describes 65 recommendations for improving Victoria’s mental health system that the Victorian Government has committed to implement.
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Self-care for New Parents
Parenthood is a time of transition. Self-care is important as caring for yourself means caring for your baby. Try to take each day as it comes.
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What is perinatal anxiety and depression and how can I get help?
One in 5 women experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy, or after having a baby. So what is it and how can you get help?
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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness
Your MumSpace Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Kit contains social media tiles focussing on perinatal mental health and the support tools available. Please feel free to download these and share these via your networks.
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Find out about PIRI’s latest developments, health professional training, and resources for parents
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.
Anonymous cognitive behavioural treatment that can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere! Proven to treat depression in 79% of cases. Developed and scientifically tested by leading Australian and International researchers (Parent-Infant Research Institute & Oregon Research Institute).
Visit MumSpace to find out more!
Perinatal Support Stats
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.
Towards Parenthood
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, MindMum, an app developed to assist with emotional wellbeing in the perinatal period, when mums need ‘a little extra help’ and MumMoodBooster, an effective online treatment program for perinatal depression and anxiety. All of the resources on MumSpace are evidence-based, and trusted resources.
MumSpace launch
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. You may also feel uncertain and insecure about your relationship or possibly disconnected from your partner. We’re encouraging dads who are struggling to seek help. If you feel like you are struggling to cope, overwhelmed, depressed or confused, you may wish to discuss this with your doctor or seek help via some resources below.
See our other resources for dads – As a Dad, you can find help day-to-day for the challenges of parenting a newborn at MumSpace or Towards Parenthood.
Check out symptoms of depression – click here
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 | PANDA – 1300 726 306
Infant Mental Health week
PIRI is committed to supporting parent well-being and infant development, from conception to the first years of life, through research and evidence-based treatments.
Find out more on our About PIRI page!
Infant Mental Health week
PIRI have been successful in obtaining funding from the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) as part of the Rapid Applied Research Translation program.
One in seven women experience postnatal depression, yet only 10 percent receive adequate treatment. Postnatal depression screening is a first step, currently conducted by time-poor Maternal Child Health Nurses (MCHNs). This study is using a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), designed by PIRI, to help nurses make the next steps following screening, and connect women with the appropriate support.
Click here for more information.
Rapid Applied Research Translation program
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Motivational Interviewing Improves Help-seeking for Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
Latest PIRI research shows that treatment uptake for postnatal depression and anxiety can be increased with a brief motivational interviewing intervention delivered by Maternal and Child Health Nurses.
Find out more on our Research Blog!
MI study
Emotional Support During a Challenging Time
We understand new and expectant parents may feel concerned about COVID-19. Here at PIRI we are continuing to offer digital (via MumSpace) and telehealth options to support families. Amidst the challenging times, a helpful reminder that you can still get the help you need.The Parent-Infant Research Institute and MumSpace remain committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing of mothers, fathers and babies, during pregnancy and in the postnatal period
Some tips to help new and expectant parents cope with the current situation can be found here.
Join our Research Study:
- Beating the Blues before Birth (BBB), our study on cognitive behavioural therapy (delivered via telehealth) for depression during pregnancy may be suitable for you.
Need help?
PIRI has more treatment options available for parents and families.
Find the right option for you: click here.
Statistics
Each year over 60,000 Australian women suffer antenatal and/or postnatal depression, and the figures are likely to be just as high for anxiety. The estimated lifetime costs are over 7 billion dollars.
PIRI’s Areas of Speciality
Our areas of speciality include:
• Antenatal and postnatal depression/ anxiety
• Transition to parenthood
• Premature birth
• Enhancing mental health and infant development
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