Research in Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is an Australian research institute focused on advancing evidence-based understanding and treatment of perinatal depression and anxiety. PIRI’s work spans antenatal and postnatal mental health, infant development, parent–infant relationships, and paternal wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on translating research into effective early intervention.

Our research focuses on:

• Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
• Prematurity and early developmental outcomes
• Infant mental health and development
• Parent–infant relationships
• Paternal wellbeing in the perinatal period

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