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| View in browser Our December Newsletter   We saw several new and exciting developments in maternal mental health care in 2022, from the White House officially recognizing Black Maternal Health Week to the launch of a first-ever Maternal Mental Health Hotline in the US. However, many challenges remain when it comes to addressing racial disparities in access and treatment. The tragic death of Stephen Boss reminds us that we must continue to destigmatize mental health issues. We know the holidays are not a magical and happy time for everyone and can be triggering for so many people. Know that Seleni is here for you. Whether for yourself or your patients, remember resources are available including: the Suicide & Crisis Hotline 988; SAMSHA Hotline 800-662-HELP (4357); and the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 833-943-5746 (833-9-HELP4MOMS).   We wish you the best for a happy holiday season and a healthy New Year.   -The Seleni Team Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up for news from Seleni.  Keeping Up with Seleni The Black Perinatal Mental Health Training Is Almost Here!  Our new Black Perinatal Mental Health training is coming soon! Familiarize yourself with the training and our instructor Dr. Marissa Long in our free lesson, part one of Physiology & Epigenetics in Black Perinatal Mental Health. Enroll today and contact us at programs@seleni.org about student and group discounts.   Scholarship Awardees: Black Perinatal Mental Health Training  Congratulations to our first round of scholarship awardees for the Black Perinatal Mental Health training (view names here). Said one applicant, "This training will benefit my community tremendously because there are few clinicians in my area that specialize in this." Be sure to see if you’re eligible for a scholarship and apply today.   Price Increase on Trainings for 2023 As 2022 comes to a close, be sure to enroll in trainings you may have had your eye on. New pricing is as follows: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders - $599 Perinatal Loss & Grief - $599 2-Course Bundle: PMADs and Perinatal Loss & Grief - $899  5-Course Bundle: Seleni's complete library of original CE-accredited professional trainings at a discounted price - $1,199 Enroll today and contact us at programs@seleeni.org about student and group discounts.  Support Seleni: End of Year Giving  We hope you will consider supporting Seleni's Financial Assistance Program before December 31. Many women cannot afford the emotional support they need, impacting not only them, but also the families that depend on them. No one should be marginalized when it comes to mental health, and all individuals should be able to receive treatment with dignity. Thank you for your support. December Insights & Resources Managing Extended Family During the Holidays For many of us, the holiday season brings obligatory family time and interactions we'd rather avoid. Or we may look forward to these gatherings even though they can be overwhelming. We have some tips to help you navigate these moments and maybe even find ways to enjoy them. Read more. Fourth Trimester in the News CBS Saturday Morning featured a compelling segment on December 10 about the fourth trimester and the need for policies and systemic changes that can enable birthing individuals and their families the time and resources needed to better adjust, physically and mentally, to becoming new parents. Segment starts at 14:45 in the full episode on CBSnews.com. Perinatal Mental Health: 2022 Year in Review  From the White House officially recognizing Black Maternal Health Week to the launch of a first-ever Maternal Mental Health Hotline in the US, advances have been made in maternal mental health in 2022, but many challenges and disparities remain. Read more from Psychology Today. Racial Disparities in Maternal Mental Health A brief from Kaiser Family Foundation provides an overview of racial disparities in the US for selected measures of maternal and infant health and discusses various factors behind the disparities as well as recent efforts to address them. Read more. Inflammation and PMADs: A Connection?  A new study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center indicates that immune system irregularities may be associated with postpartum mood disorders in some women, suggesting inflammation may play a key role in maternal mental health. Read more. Seleni Spotlight More Expert Tips for Holiday Stress Overpacked schedules, moments of nostalgia, lack of sleep, social pressures, spending time with family or spending the holidays alone — all can be triggers for holiday stress. We're rounding out the season with more tips from Seleni clinicians in this month's Seleni Spotlight. However and whatever you celebrate, we wish you happy holidays and a Happy New Year. 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