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Phase 3 Complete

Phase 3 of the Perinatal Mental Health Study (PMHS) is now complete at both study sites. The research teams at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (DRPGMC) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has followed up participants from early pregnancy until their infants are six months old, assessing women's mental health and infants' developmental outcomes. The purpose of this phase of the study is to understand whether maternal mental health problems during pregnancy or after delivery might have any impact on infants' growth or developmental outcomes.

Congratulations to the study team on achieving this significant milestone. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participating women and their infants for their involvement and time.

All photos taken and posted on the study website with the consent of individuals portrayed.

Ms Diksha Sharma, Research Nurse, completing Visit 3 survey with a study participant
Ms Shaina Goswami, Research Nurse, taking an infant's head circumference during a follow-up visit
Ms Anamika Pathania, Research Nurse, assessing a participating infant's development at three months of age​​​​
A study participant completes the mental health questionnaire using a handheld tablet device during the late stages of her pregnancy
Ms Madhu Devi, Research Nurse, with three study participants and one of their infants at the first postnatal visit
A study participant completes a questionnaire about mental health during the first postnatal visit
Ms Kanika Dutt, Research Nurse, with one of the infants taking part in the study
Ms Swati Rana, Research Nurse, measuring an infant's head circumference
DRPGMC Research Nurses with PI, Gracia Fellmeth, in May 2024

Updated: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 11:15 (v8)