Preventing postnatal depression in new mothers using telephone peer support: a randomised controlled trial [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Della Forster (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Tram Nguyen ,  Prof Alan Shiell ,  Prof Helen Mclachlan ,  Prof Jan Nicholson

Brief description Depression in recent mothers are very common; more than 53,000 new mothers in Australia are affected by this each year. The condition can lead to serious adverse consequences for a mother’s health and the health of her infant and family. Effective strategies to prevent and reduce maternal depression are therefore needed. We will test whether support by telephone from other mothers (peer volunteers) helps in women at increased risk at 4 weeks postpartum.

Funding Amount $AUD 861,969.96

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant