About PIRI
About the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI)
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is a leading Australian research institute dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of parents and supporting healthy infant development.
PIRI combines rigorous research with clinical expertise to develop evidence-based early interventions for families experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. Our work translates research into practical supports that improve outcomes for parents and infants.
What is PIRI?
Why PIRI?
PIRI Board
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World leader in parent–infant mental health research
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is a not-for-profit research institute based in Melbourne, Australia, and the first independent Australian institute established to address the burden of perinatal mental health difficulties.
PIRI conducts leading research across parent–infant relationships, prematurity, and antenatal and postnatal depression. This work underpins the development of evidence-based programs and services designed to support parents and infants during pregnancy and the first years of life.
Examples of PIRI’s evidence-based programs and services include:
- Getting Ahead of Postnatal Depression – group and individual treatment for postnatal depression
- MumMoodBooster – an online treatment program for postnatal depression
- Mum2BMoodBooster – an online treatment program for antenatal depression
- DadBooster – an online treatment program for paternal depression
- PREP – a program supporting pregnant women to reduce the risk of postnatal depression
- Circle of Security Parenting – strengthening secure parent–infant relationships
- Infant Clinic – specialised assessment and treatment for parents and infants from pregnancy to two years
PIRI also provides education and training for health professionals working in parent–infant mental health.
Through research, clinical innovation, and workforce development, PIRI’s work has improved outcomes for thousands of parents and infants in Australia and internationally.