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The Seleni Institute is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health care for women and families at every stage of life, from fertility and pregnancy to parenting and beyond. The Seleni Institute is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Nitzia and George Logothetis in 2011 to destigmatize and transform mental health and wellness by addressing real-life issues that challenge the emotional health of women, men, and their families.

06/17/2026

📍 We're heading to in Los Angeles with Postpartum Support International June 25-28!

Visit Booth #18 to meet the Seleni team and learn about our evidence-based online training programs for professionals supporting individuals across the reproductive life cycle.

As a proud PSI Partner, we always offer:
✨ 20% off all coursework for individuals
✨ 30% off for groups

Exclusive for PSI attendees: Stop by our booth to receive a 40% off discount code that can be applied to any Seleni training.

Come say hello at Booth #18—we’d love to see you! 💙

06/15/2026

"If we're really thinking about how to strengthen families and long-term mental health, it feels critical to start with parents." — Nitzia Logothetis, MSc, MA, LMHC, Co-founder and Chair of the Seleni Institute

Investing in parents isn't just good for families. It's one of the most effective ways to support the wellbeing of future generations.

In the latest episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 (https://www.parentingunderstood.com/), Nitzia explores why parental mental health is foundational to child development, family wellbeing, and healthier outcomes across the lifespan. Drawing on years of work in mental health care, education, and advocacy, she shares what it takes to meaningfully support parents and caregivers and why doing so benefits children, families, and entire communities.

Thank you to Erin O'Connor and Michelle Tangeman for creating space for this important conversation and helping elevate the critical role of parental mental health. 💙

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-170-supporting-families-from-the-very-beginning/id1567107652?i=1000772234099

06/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome our Summer 2026 Interns, Maria Kakogiannou and Sabrin Yasin!

Inspired by a shared passion for supporting others, Maria and Sabrin bring unique perspectives shaped by their experiences in community building, healthcare, business and leadership.

Through the Libra Group’s Internship Program (Libra Internship Program), Maria and Sabrin will support Seleni Institute’s Marketing and Operations teams, helping to amplify our mission and expand awareness of maternal mental health.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! Learn more about them by visiting https://seleni.org/news. 🔗

06/08/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate every family and every path that leads to one. 🏳️‍🌈

The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ individuals and families can bring unique emotional and psychological challenges: from navigating fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy to finding affirming providers and support systems.

According to the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, LGBTQ+ individuals are >2x as likely as heterosexual individuals to experience a mental health condition, driven in part by discrimination, stigma, and inequitable access to care.

We believe every family deserves compassionate, affirming mental health support. This Pride Month and every month, we remain committed to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families through every stage of the reproductive journey: from family building and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond.

Learn more about our reproductive mental health resources: https://seleni.org/therapy-services

06/04/2026

Women's health has long been underfunded, under-researched, and overlooked.

Melinda French Gates announced an additional $215 million investment through Pivotal to advance women's health globally. The funding includes a $40 million grant to Co-Impact to integrate mental health into maternal and primary care (particularly in Africa) and a $10 million grant to The Menopause Society to expand provider education and improve access to menopause care in the United States.

At the Seleni Institute, we see the impact of these gaps every day. Whether it's a new parent struggling with postpartum depression, a couple navigating infertility, or a woman seeking support through menopause, mental health remains an essential and frequently neglected part of healthcare.

Meaningful progress requires investment in research, provider education, accessible care, and evidence-based resources that support women throughout every stage of reproductive life. 💙

We're encouraged to see women's health receiving the attention and funding it deserves and remain committed to ensuring that mental health is part of the conversation.

06/03/2026

What happens when nearly 100 healthcare professionals come together to learn about Black Perinatal Mental Health?

📈 100% said they would recommend the program to others
📈 98% achieved the webinar's learning objectives
📈 95% reported enhanced professional expertise
📈 Confidence in supporting Black birthing clients increased by 20%

Thank you to Dr. Solimar Santiago-Warner, the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ, and the 98 professionals who joined us for this important conversation on advancing birth equity and improving maternal mental health outcomes.

Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to address disparities in care. We're grateful to be part of these critical conversations and look forward to continuing this work together. 💙

Interested in partnering with Seleni on a webinar, training, or educational event? We’d love to connect! Reach out to explore collaboration opportunities → [email protected] / https://seleni.org/partners

06/01/2026

Families come in many forms and every parent deserves support.

On Global Day of Parents, we recognize the emotional labor, identity shifts, and mental health challenges that can come with pregnancy, parenthood, fertility journeys, loss, and caregiving.

💙 1 in 5 women experience a maternal mental health condition during pregnancy or postpartum.
💙 Untreated parental mental health conditions can impact the well-being of the entire family system.

We believe caring for parents is caring for families. Learn more about our mental health services & support by visiting seleni.org. 🔗

05/28/2026

A new The New York Times opinion piece is reigniting an urgent conversation: why does support for mothers drop off so sharply after birth?

The article examines the major gaps in postpartum care in the U.S., where many women receive extensive prenatal care but little sustained support after delivery; despite the fact that postpartum complications can last months or even years.

➡️ There is a misconception that recovery ends at the six-week postpartum visit
➡️ Many mothers face long-term physical and mental health effects after birth
➡️ Persistent gaps in healthcare access, follow-up care, and support systems exist
➡️ We need to treat postpartum care as a critical part of maternal healthcare, not an afterthought

Research continues to show that the period is one of the most vulnerable times for maternal health. Yet many women are left navigating exhaustion, pain, mental health challenges, and major life transitions with minimal clinical or community support.

Postpartum care cannot stop once the baby arrives. Maternal wellbeing requires sustained care, early intervention, and systems that recognize recovery as a long-term process, not a six-week milestone. 💙

Read the full guest essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/opinion/women-childbirth-postpartum-care.html

05/26/2026

The Seleni Institute and the New York State Perinatal Association (NYSPA) invite you to a free Lunch & Learn webinar this Thursday, May 28.

Join Seleni Founding Clinician, Dr. Christiane Manzella, PhD, for a clinically grounded overview of perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death.

📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM ET
🔗 Register for FREE: https://seleni.org/events/webinar-perinatal-loss-grief-2026-05

The session is designed for health care professionals seeking to strengthen their clinical competence in reproductive mental health care and anyone else who is interested in the topic!

Note: CEUs and certificates will not be provided.

05/22/2026

We recently partnered with the Urban Perinatal Education Center in Rhode Island for our second in-person training together focused on Black maternal mental health and adolescent perinatal mental health.

Led by Dr. Solimar Santiago-Warner, Birth Trauma & Loss Therapist, educator, and member of the Seleni Institute's Clinical Advisory Board, the training:

💙 Reminded us that the body carries what people live through: stress, trauma, grief, racism, inequity, survival, and resilience.
💙 Invited us to reflect on the wisdom and responsibility many young parents carry as they navigate family, community, and systems of care.

Thank you to everyone who shared, listened, and helped make this in-person gathering possible. 🫶

Interested in bringing an in-person training to your organization or community? Let’s chat! 📨 Email our team at [email protected]

Address

122 E 64th Street, Ste 1R
New York, NY
10065

Telephone

+12129397200

Website

http://www.seleni.org/

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