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 Christine Mahoney Bala Mulloth Sebastian Tello Trillo Christopher J. Ruhm Laura Toscano Michael D. Williams Brooke Lehmann Daphna Bassok Kirsten Gelsdorf Margaret Foster Riley Noah Myung Sophie Trawalter Timothy L. Davis Adam Leive Andy Ortiz Andy Ortiz Benjamin Castleman Benjamin Converse David Leblang Gabrielle Adams Jay Shimshack Jeanine Braithwaite Justin H. Kirkland Molly Lipscomb Pam Cipriano Raymond C. Scheppach Sarah Turner (-) 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