World Mental Health Day is being celebrated on 10 October 2021. The early years are critical for lifelong brain development and functioning, learning, and wellbeing. PIRI is committed to investing in the earliest years to build a brighter future for mothers, fathers, babies, and their families. #mhw2021
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
PIRI
Supporting parent well-being
and infant development
(conception to 2 years)
through research and evidence
based treatments.
Learn More...
investing in the earliest years
Investing in the earliest years to build a brighter future
The crucial first years
Each year 1 in 5 Australian women suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression. Up to 50% of these women are never identified and only 10% of women actively receive treatment. There is an urgent need for early intervention to reduce the immediate and long-term impact on not only women but on their children and families.
PIRIs commitment
PIRI is a not-for-profit research institute which conducts international research and develops rigorously evaluated early intervention programs that enhance perinatal mental health and improve early parent-infant relationships (0-2 years). We remain absolutely committed to working with families and health professionals to ensure better outcomes and a bright future.
What we have achieved
PIRI’s 20-years of ground-breaking work has resulted in a suite of evidence-based programs that have and will continue to provide support to thousands of Australian mothers, children and their families.
This is PIRI’s Mission.
Interventions for 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.
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 DadSpace.
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.
Join our Trials
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?
The Parent-Infant Research Institute has more treatment options available for parents and families. Find the right option for you.
Parent-Infant Research Institute
Program Brochure
PIRI Programs
MumMoodBooster
MumSpace
Digital Resources Brochure
MumMoodBooster
for Health Professionals
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
Help Fund Our Research
PIRI aims to support mothers, fathers and babies. You can help too.
