Seleni Institute adds board members ahead of menopause training launch

Seleni Institute marked its 15th year by naming two new board directors and signaling a new curriculum for clinicians on menopause-related mental health needs. The nonprofit said the expansion is meant to close care gaps for women across reproductive life stages.

Why it matters: - Seleni Institute is broadening its mental health training at a time when perimenopause and menopause care gaps remain under-addressed. - The new curriculum is designed for clinicians and other health care providers, expanding access to support for women during a major life stage. - Seleni has already trained nearly 10,000 professionals, reaching more than 1.6 million people.

What happened: - Seleni Institute announced two new board appointments: Margaret Boyden, a licensed clinical social worker, and Shani Lehrer, founder of Sound Sanctum and a leadership adviser. - Both join as directors and are expected to bring clinical and leadership perspectives to the board. - Co-founder George Logothetis is leaving the board but will remain an active supporter of the organization and its mission. - The organization made the announcement as it marked its 15th anniversary in New York.

The details: - Seleni is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on unmet mental health needs for women, mothers and families during the family-building years. - The institute was co-founded by Nitzia Logothetis, a licensed psychotherapist and board chair, and George Logothetis. - The organization’s mission is rooted in the belief that changing a parent’s life can change a child’s life. - Seleni’s board now includes Nitzia Logothetis, Margaret Boyden, Matthew Swift, Nicholas M. Logothetis, Phaedra Chrousos, Rosanna Mortoglou, Shani Lehrer and George Fisher, MD, as director emeritus. - Nitzia Logothetis said the board changes come as Seleni expands its training and reach. - George Logothetis said he remains deeply committed to Seleni’s mission, people and future.

Between the lines: - The board changes suggest Seleni is pairing governance refresh with program growth. - The menopause curriculum extends Seleni’s work beyond its existing reproductive and family-building focus. - The expansion signals an effort to position mental health training as a broader part of women’s health care, not a separate service.

What's next: - Seleni plans to launch the new menopause curriculum for clinicians and other health care providers. - The curriculum will focus on helping providers address patients’ mental health needs during perimenopause and menopause. - Seleni will continue combining clinical care for individuals and couples with accredited training for health care professionals. - More information is available at Seleni’s website.