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.
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Recent news from PIRI

Celebrating International Men’s Day
Celebrating International Men’s Day. One in 10 new or expectant fathers experience perinatal anxiety or depression in Australia and more than 40 per cent of new dads believe postnatal depression and anxiety is a sign of weakness.

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.

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.
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