The Parent-Infant Research Institute’s (PIRI’s) 21 Year Anniversary event on October 27 was a heartfelt and memorable celebration bringing together PIRI clinicians and researchers, PIRI’s board and ambassador, Austin Health Executive and board members, senior researchers, health professionals and collaborators.
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Welcome to the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) Blog where you will find all the latest news and tips for improving perinatal mental health
Perinatal Mental Health Supports in Rural, Regional and Remote Australia
For people living in remote and rural Australia, the challenges of parenthood may be compounded by social isolation, extended wait list, lack of availability of mental health services and professionals, as well as the often-vast distances they may need to travel to access mental health services.
PIRI’s Successful NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Application
The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, recently announced the results of the 2022 NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Grant Scheme. Professor Jeannette Milgrom (Director of PIRI) is CIA on a successful application, titled Science Translation for e-Psychological Perinatal Supports -STePPS CRE.
DadBooster trial is now open for recruitment
DadBooster is an online treatment program based on best-practice CBT and years of clinical experience and controlled research about how to best reduce moderate to severe symptoms of depression. The DadBooster trial is now open for recruitment.
DadBooster offers online support for fathers experiencing depression
With the official launch of DadBooster just around the corner, ABC journalist Tania Scherf and broadcaster Andy Park teamed up to write a story and interview PIRI's Jeannette Milgrom about the importance of this program when supporting the mental and emotional health of fathers who are expecting or have a new baby.
PIRI Programs Rolled Out Across Italy
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is recognised internationally, for its leading-edge research into perinatal depression and anxiety and translating research to practice. Evidence-based intervention programs, developed by the PIRI continue to be rolled out internationally.
PIRI Launches online interactive version of Towards Parenthood
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is excited to announce the launch of its Towards Parenthood online interactive workbook. Going digital extends the accessibility and reach of this program and makes treatment and supports available to more expectant and new parents, helping to address the urgent mental health needs of Australia’s newest and growing families.
New Online Postnatal Depression Clinician Portal
Developed with GP’s, for health professionals, the customised clinician portal allows direct referral of patients to MumMoodBooster, where progress can be tracked.
Free online support for new and expectant parents
Social isolation, extended wait lists and living in regional communities can sometimes make it difficult to access more traditional perinatal support services. The good news is, support is now readily available through a suite of free and effective online programs.
Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2022
As part of its commitment to building a brighter future and supporting fathers across Australia, PIRI is excited to be participating in the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2022.
PIRI – Investing in the Earliest Years to Build a brighter future
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is dedicated to tackling perinatal depression, anxiety and their consequences through research and translating research evidence to practice. PIRI is investing in the earliest years to build a brighter future.
Celebrating International Men’s Day
Celebrating International Men’s Day. 1 in 10 new or expectant fathers experience anxiety or depression in Australia and more than 40 per cent of new dads believe depression and anxiety is a sign of weakness.
DadBooster trial is now open for recruitment
DadBooster is an online treatment program based on best-practice CBT and years of clinical experience and controlled research about how to best reduce moderate to severe symptoms of depression. The DadBooster trial is now open for recruitment.
PIRI Launches online interactive version of Towards Parenthood
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is excited to announce the launch of its Towards Parenthood online interactive workbook. Going digital extends the accessibility and reach of this program and makes treatment and supports available to more expectant and new parents, helping to address the urgent mental health needs of Australia’s newest and growing families.
Free online support for new and expectant parents
Social isolation, extended wait lists and living in regional communities can sometimes make it difficult to access more traditional perinatal support services. The good news is, support is now readily available through a suite of free and effective online programs.
Towards Parenthood self-help workbook
The impact a baby may have on the couple relationship is a key. Many men underestimate the enormity of this life change impacting not only on wellbeing, but managing sleep deprivation and extra demands whilst at the same time continuing a demanding work schedule.
Celebrating International Men’s Day
Celebrating International Men’s Day. 1 in 10 new or expectant fathers experience anxiety or depression in Australia and more than 40 per cent of new dads believe depression and anxiety is a sign of weakness.
DadSpace – A new website supporting dads in the transition to parenthood
PIRI is excited to announce DadSpace, a new website dedicated to supporting fathers across Australia. DadSpace provides information, strategies, tips, resources, and support specifically for dads who are expecting or have a new baby.
World Mental Health Day 2021
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
Parenthood is a time of transition
Wondering how to survive a new baby when you're so very, very tired? Here's 10 Tips for Tired New Parents.
Free 24/7 specialist online support for expectant and new parents
Social isolation, extended wait lists and women living in regional communities can find it difficult to access traditional perinatal support services.
10 Tips for Tired New Parents
Wondering how to survive a new baby when you're so very, very tired? Here's 10 Tips for Tired New Parents.
7 Tips for Dads
You're going to be a dad - congratulations! These 7 tips, tricks, and guidelines will help you face first-time fatherhood.
Help us develop tools for Dads
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.
PIRI’s Successful NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Application
The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, recently announced the results of the 2022 NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Grant Scheme. Professor Jeannette Milgrom (Director of PIRI) is CIA on a successful application, titled Science Translation for e-Psychological Perinatal Supports -STePPS CRE.
PIRI Programs Rolled Out Across Italy
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is recognised internationally, for its leading-edge research into perinatal depression and anxiety and translating research to practice. Evidence-based intervention programs, developed by the PIRI continue to be rolled out internationally.
New Online Postnatal Depression Clinician Portal
Developed with GP’s, for health professionals, the customised clinician portal allows direct referral of patients to MumMoodBooster, where progress can be tracked.
Free online support for new and expectant parents
Social isolation, extended wait lists and living in regional communities can sometimes make it difficult to access more traditional perinatal support services. The good news is, support is now readily available through a suite of free and effective online programs.
Towards Parenthood self-help workbook
The impact a baby may have on the couple relationship is a key. Many men underestimate the enormity of this life change impacting not only on wellbeing, but managing sleep deprivation and extra demands whilst at the same time continuing a demanding work schedule.
Randomized Controlled Trial of MumMoodBooster
Internet and Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postnatal Depression Compared With Treatment as Usual: Randomized Controlled Trial of MumMoodBooster. Published in the Journal of Medical Research on 8.12.2021 in Vol 23, No 12 (2021): December
PIRI – Investing in the Earliest Years to Build a brighter future
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is dedicated to tackling perinatal depression, anxiety and their consequences through research and translating research evidence to practice. PIRI is investing in the earliest years to build a brighter future.
Best Scientific Poster Awarded for Group Mother-infant Interaction Intervention Study
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is excited to have received an award for Best Scientific Poster at the Australasian Marce Society & Tresillian Family Care Centre’s 'New Paradigms in Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health & Wellbeing' Virtual Conference, 9-10 September 2021.
Help us develop tools for Dads
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.
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.
Birth Trauma Awareness Week 6th – 12th September
PIRI acknowledges the many individuals have experienced physical and emotional trauma during birth. It is estimated that up to 1 in 3 women experience birth trauma.
Man vs Mood
The 22nd of June is International Fathers’ Mental Health Day. 1 in 10 new or expectant dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression in Australia and over 40% of first-time dads believe postnatal depression and anxiety is a sign of weakness.