In this study, the odds of seeking help were 4 times higher for those who received Motivational Interviewing than for those who received routine care...
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
Launch of the Global Alliance Maternal Mental Health
The Global Alliance Maternal Mental Health (GAMMH) was launched at the International Marcé Society Biennial Scientific Conference, Melbourne in 2016. The GAMMH was led by Dr Alain Gregoire...
Women four times more likely to recover from PND in our world-first trial of online treatment
Exciting results from our first controlled evaluation of the MumMoodBooster program have just been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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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.au to find out more!
MumMoodBooster: Online Treatment for Mums with Postnatal Depression
Mum2BMoodBooster: Online Treatment for Pregnant Women with Postnatal Depression Symptoms
Online cognitive behavioural treatment specifically designed for pregnant women. Learn proven strategies to improve your mood and feel better. Conveniently tailored self-paced sessions completed privately, whenever, wherever.
Developed by leading Australian researchers at the Parent-Infant Research Institute. COMING SOON!
Mum2BMoodBooster: Online Treatment for Pregnant Women with Postnatal Depression Symptoms
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Join our free treatment trials and programs:
- MumMoodBooster online for postnatal depression
- Getting Ahead of Postnatal Depression group program
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Statistics
Each year over 70,000 Australian women suffer antenatal and/or postnatal depression, and the figures are likely to be just as high for anxiety. The estimated costs are over half a 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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