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Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Research Group

Explore the work of the researchers and clinicians who aim to improve perinatal and infant mental health.

Our mission

Our mission is to bring together researchers, clinicians, educators and people with lived experience to collaborate across disciplines, bridging gaps between perinatal research, policy and real‑world practice implementation. Through this collaboration, we seek to generate and share knowledge that strengthens mental health outcomes from preconception through early parenting.
 
We support innovation through joint projects, action research and grant development, with a strong focus on applied research and knowledge translation. This work is designed to create meaningful and lasting impact for local families while contributing to improved outcomes across the broader community.

About the group  

The newly established Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Research Group brings together academics from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and the Institute of Education, Arts and Community who are researching perinatal and infant mental health.

The group meets regularly to foster a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research community that advances evidence-informed, compassionate and impactful approaches to perinatal and infant mental health. We aim to improve outcomes for families, practitioners and communities through research, dialogue and shared expertise.

Contact us

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Projects and publications

Research team

Get involved

If you're part of an industry or community group and you'd like to collaborate with the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Group, contact Dr Helena Anolak via h.anolak@federation.edu.au.