Supporting Families from the Very Beginning — A Conversation with Nitzia Logothetis, Founder of the Seleni Institute
"If we're really thinking about how to strengthen families and long-term mental health, it feels critical to start with parents."
That belief has guided the work of Nitzia Logothetis, MSc, MA, LMHC, Co-founder and Chair of the Seleni Institute, for more than a decade.
In a recent episode of Parenting Understood, hosted by Erin O'Connor and Michelle Tangeman, Nitzia discusses the critical role parental mental health plays in child development, family wellbeing, and long-term outcomes across generations.
Parents are often expected to navigate the emotional, psychological, and practical demands of caregiving while managing their own challenges, frequently with limited support. Yet research and lived experience continue to demonstrate that when parents have access to the resources, care, and support they need, children and families are better positioned to thrive.
Drawing on years of experience advancing mental health care, education, and advocacy, Nitzia explores what it means to meaningfully support parents and caregivers—not only for their own wellbeing, but as an investment in healthier families and stronger communities.
We are grateful to the Parenting Understood team for elevating this important conversation and highlighting the vital connection between parental mental health and family wellbeing.
