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Black Perinatal Mental Health Training
Scholarship Application | 2022-2023

With the generous support from Kate Spade New York, the Seleni Institute developed a Black Perinatal Mental Health Training in partnership with Dr. Marissa Long of ARC Counseling and Wellness to address mental health disparities in Black communities.

Seleni aims to better equip clinicians with culturally sensitive, respectful, and mindful treatment strategies to support Black birthing people and their families. Seleni and Kate Spade New York will be offering 200 full scholarships to professionals working in underserved communities through April 2023.

Racism and racial trauma continue to affect the mental health of Black birthing people. Black women in particular are more likely to experience traumatic births than white women. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects one in eight new mothers, but the risk is significantly higher for Black mothers. While Black women are more likely to have PPD, they are less likely to receive help. Providing access to treatment is crucial in improving the mental health outcomes in black communities.

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Seleni is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the emotional health of individuals and families during the family building years.

Kate Spade New York empowers women and girls around the world by putting mental health at the heart of their social impact work.

For more information visit: https://www.seleni.org/bpmh. If you have any questions, please contact programs@seleni.org.

Please note: Awardees names, photographs, and select information from their applications may be shared on Seleni Institute's social media, website and/or promotional materials.

Have you previously received one of our scholarships?

Please note that if you have received a Seleni scholarship in the past, you are not eligible to apply again. If you previously applied but did not receive a scholarship, then you may continue to apply as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.

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I am a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, mental health counselor, etc.), doula, midwife, nurse, lactation consultant, or other health care professionals who would benefit from this training.*

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How did you hear about the Black Perinatal Mental Health Training Scholarship?*

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I currently work with Black birthing individuals who are low income/underserved in the following geographic location(s):*

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Approximately how many clients/patients do you currently work with each week?*

Please describe the underserved populations with which you currently work. (150 words max)*

If information is available, what is the median income of the population with which you currently work?

What are your biggest challenges working with Black birthing individuals?*

What is your motivation for taking this training?*

How do you hope to use the skills this training provides?*

How will this training benefit the community you serve?*

Please upload a PDF copy of your resume here (optional).

I understand that, with my consent, Seleni will publish my name if a scholarship is awarded. Additional information from my application may be used only anonymously.*

No longer accepting applications.

Black Perinatal Mental Health TrainingScholarship Application | 2022-2023

Black Perinatal Mental Health Training
Scholarship Application | 2022-2023