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 Christopher J. Ruhm Raymond C. Scheppach Sebastian Tello Trillo Jay Shimshack Michael D. Williams Noah Myung Adam Leive Benjamin Castleman Brooke Lehmann David Leblang James R. Detert Kirsten Gelsdorf Margaret Foster Riley Sarah Turner Sophie Trawalter Timothy L. Davis Andy Ortiz Andy Ortiz Bala Mulloth Daphna Bassok Isaac Mbiti Jeanine Braithwaite Molly Lipscomb Pam Cipriano (-) 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