About News News Subscribe International and Global Affairs Humanitarian Policy International Development Advocacy Democracy Education Global Politics & International Relations Immigration Leadership Migration Racial Justice and Equity Social Equity (-) Health Policy Facet Area of Focus - News Craig Volden Sebastian Tello Trillo Christopher J. Ruhm Benjamin Castleman Jennifer Lawless Michael D. Williams Noah Myung Raymond C. Scheppach Allan Stam Brooke Lehmann Daphna Bassok Kirsten Gelsdorf Margaret Foster Riley Sophie Trawalter Timothy L. Davis William Shobe Adam Leive Adam Roux Andrew S. Pennock Andy Ortiz Bala Mulloth Brian N. Williams Daniel W. Player David Leblang Eileen Chou Gerald Warburg Gerard Robinson Jay Shimshack Jeanine Braithwaite Jeff Chidester Jeff Chidester John Holbein Pam Cipriano Sarah Turner Todd S. Sechser Xiao Wang (-) Lucy Bassett Facet People - News UVA Humanitarian Collaborative Facet UVA Partner - News Facet News Type - News May 15, 2020 Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health International and Global Affairs Health Policy It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward. Read in Devex Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
May 15, 2020 Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health International and Global Affairs Health Policy It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward. Read in Devex