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Conducting research into perinatal mental health and parenting.<\/p>\n

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The Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Research Unit (PRIME-RU) wants to improve outcomes for new parents experiencing mental health difficulties, and their families.<\/p>\n

These difficulties may include a range of experiences and diagnoses, for example (but not limited to) postnatal depression, postpartum psychosis, and distress during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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We undertake research into psychological and parenting interventions (treatments), bonding\/attachment and family-focused practice.<\/p>\n

We want to become the leading centre for perinatal mental health and parenting research across relevant NHS and local authority settings.<\/p>\n

PRIME-RU is part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) and is a unique collaboration with the Parenting and Families Research Group at The University of Manchester.<\/p>\n

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01.\u00a0\u00a0What we do<\/a>
02.\u00a0\u00a0Who we are<\/a>
03.\u00a0\u00a0Get involved<\/a>
04.\u00a0\u00a0Contact us<\/a><\/p>\n

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What we do<\/h2>\n

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Having a baby can make parents feel a range of emotions that may be overwhelming and challenging to cope with.<\/p>\n

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We promote the health and wellbeing of families and children through research into how services can better support new parents with their mental health.<\/p>\n

We hope that parents will grow in skill and confidence because of our work. This, in return, is likely to improve outcomes for both parents\/carers and children.<\/p>\n

Our research also includes mental health difficulties during and after pregnancy. We want to find out what helps to reduce mental distress during the perinatal period.<\/p>\n

We want our studies to support the science behind parenting programmes, including thorough evaluations of new developments.<\/p>\n

We work with research groups specialising in similar areas around the world, as well as colleagues in universities and services across the UK.<\/p>\n

Learn more about our research<\/a> or view our publications<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Who we are<\/h2>\n

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The PRIME-RU team is made up of researchers from The University of Manchester and the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).<\/p>\n

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\nWe are supported by our associates and postgraduate research students at Manchester.<\/p>\n

Core members<\/h3>\n

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\"AnjaSenior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist\/Practitioner Psychologist<\/em><\/p>\n

What I contribute to PRIME-RU<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I contribute academic and clinical practice-related knowledge and expertise in clinical psychology, especially within the perinatal mental health and parenting fields, and methodological experiences in quantitative and qualitative research.<\/p>\n

My research interests<\/strong><\/h5>\n

My research interests span the antenatal and postnatal period, as well as the experiences of parents with and without mental health difficulties, and their relationships with their infants.<\/p>\n

View Anja’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Senior Lecturer in Clinical and Health Psychology\"\"<\/em><\/p>\n

What I contribute to PRIME-RU<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Expertise in psychosis research. Quantitative methods and statistics including Trial methodology; Q methodology and Experience Sampling.<\/p>\n

My research interests<\/strong><\/h5>\n

My research is primarily focused on the factors that can make psychosis worse and the development and evaluation of treatments for psychosis. I am interested in the role of family relationships in psychosis: parenting as a stressor and as a focus for recovery.<\/p>\n

View Lynsey’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lecturer in Developmental Psychology\"\"<\/em><\/p>\n

What I contribute to PRIME-RU<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

I bring a developmental and family systems perspective to the Unit. I am interested in caregiver-child relational dynamics and the outcomes for children in vulnerable contexts. I have extensive experience using observational methods, including in the evaluation of parenting interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n

My research interests<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

My research interests lie in child emotional and social development in the early years, parental and child mental health, and caregiver-child interactions. I am keen in expand understanding across cultural and socioeconomic contexts in these (and other) areas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

View Ming Wai’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"DebbieSenior Lecturer in Health Psychology and HCPC-registered Health Psychologist<\/em><\/p>\n

What I contribute to PRIME-RU<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Health psychology and qualitative methodology expertise.<\/p>\n

My research interests<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Most of my work and interest is in pregnancy, including pregnancy-related behaviour change, the idea of pregnancy as a teachable moment, breastfeeding behaviours, maternal obesity and the impact of socio-economic environment on health behaviours.<\/p>\n

View Debbie’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"HennaResearch Associate, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH)<\/em><\/p>\n

What I contribute to PRIME-RU<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I support the day-to-day activities of the research unit to make sure things run smoothly, such as promoting the unit, looking for funding opportunities, managing patient and public involvement activities, and writing\/editing outputs like research articles  and reports. I also work on two ongoing research projects: Digital Assessment of Wellbeing for New Parents (DAWN-P)<\/a> and a parenting interventions systematic review.<\/p>\n

My research interests<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I have broad interests spanning from child development to family-focused practice and cultural adaptation of family interventions.<\/p>\n

View Henna’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Postgraduate students<\/h3>\n