Maria Luiza Montenegro Seleguim, MD, is a pediatric resident in St. Louis, MO, where she works to ensure language and cultural barriers never prevent patients from accessing effective care. She plans to share her new knowledge with over 60 co-residents in her program and collaborate with local policymakers to improve mental health care access on a broader scale.
September 1, 2026
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Individuals can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors. This month, we’ll be sharing resources…
