PIRI Ambassador, Barbara Wellesley AM, has agreed to act as Patron of the forthcoming National Early Years Summit (early-years.com.au) which will bring professionals from across Australia to solve the question of how we can improve the lives of babies, toddlers and their families Read more...
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supporting parent well-being
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(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.
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MumSpace receives prestigious Victorian Public Healthcare Award
The team led by the Parent Infant Research Institute (PIRI) at Austin Health received the ‘Minister for Health's Award for improving maternal, child and family health' Read more...
Huge Costs of Perinatal Depression To Be Shouldered By Future Generations
PIRI researchers were among the first to point to the wider negative repercussions of perinatal depression and anxiety. A new health-economic analysis prepared by PwC, The cost of perinatal depression and anxiety in Australia, has just been released. Read more...
Watch: Webinar delivered to Health Professionals on the Prevention and Treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorders
Watch this Webinar which is designed to review the impact of perinatal psychological distress and mood disorders and increase participants understanding of ways in which distress can be prevented, detected and treated. Read more...
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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.
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 | PANDA – 1300 726 306
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.
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
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 mummoodbooster.com to find out more!
MumMoodBooster: Online Treatment for Mums with Postnatal Depression
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
Join our Research Study:
- Beating the Blues before Birth (BBB), our study on cognitive behavioural therapy for depression during pregnancy may be suitable for you.
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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
