Researchers are exploring the mental wellbeing of families, their experience of pregnancy and parenthood, and the efficacy of available support options.
Mental health development of the child is also explored, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ORIGINS families.
Areas covered by this research domain include:
- Emotional wellbeing and competence
- Social wellbeing and competence
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress and resilience
- Behavioural concerns
- Parental attachment
- Flourishing measures
Active
With 24% of Australian children entering school developmentally vulnerable, The Flourishing Child study is developing a tool to connect parents and carers with support so they can best support their child's flourishing.
Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
STress biOmaRKers in pregnant women
Exploring the challenges to mental and physical health fathers face during their transition to parenthood.
The ORIGINS Community Wellbeing during COVID-19 Project is investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emotional wellbeing, family functioning and perceived stress on families.
Completed
An experimental study linked to the Mums Minds Matter project, which aims to determine if pregnant women's willingness to engage in online wellbeing programs varies across types.
The Mums Minds Matter study is comparing three stress-reduction training programs across a custom-designed app that is working to increase long-term mental health skill application among perinatal women.