- Support and advise a national framework for perinatal mental health - through working with the Commonwealth, states and territories, professional bodies and consumer organisations.
- Support best practice - through the development and dissemination of fully accredited online training, information and resources for health professionals to ensure the implementation of best practice.
- National data analytics - through the development of innovative screening and data management systems, COPE is working to facilitate national data collection, to inform the outcomes of screening and advise policy and service delivery.
- Community awareness - COPE works with others to raise awareness of emotional and mental health conditions through innovative campaigns and strategies. They also address the observed high rates of stigma that currently prevents disclosure and early help-seeking.
- Integration with support services - COPE is committed to working with support services at a local, state or national level to respond to and support women and families in need.
- Research and advocacy - through working with world-leading experts, COPE will support the much-needed research required to build knowledge and bridge the gaps that currently exist in the provision of evidence-based screening and treatment practices.
COPE - Centre of Perinatal Excellence
COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.
Recommended links
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Adjusting to parenthood following the birth of a baby
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Getting help for emotional problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period
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Perinatal mental health information for health professionals
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Emotional and mental health in pregnancy
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Preparing for and recovering from birth
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Emotional and mental health pre-pregnancy and during IVF
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cope.org.au
Last reviewed: September 2019
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Adjusting to parenthood - COPE
COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.
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Adjusting to parenthood - COPE
Becoming a parent leaves many people feeling quite different about themselves, their priorities and even their place in the world as they begin adjusting to parenthood.
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COVID-19 Updates for Pregnant Women, Children and Parents- COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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It's not happening! - unsuccessful attempts to become pregnant - COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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Managing stress in early parenthood
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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Types of support in pregnancy - COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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Returning to work - COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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Antenatal depression, depression in pregnancy
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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When to seek help - COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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Available support under Medicare for perinatal mental health - COPE
Centre of Perinatal Excellence
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