About News News Subscribe International and Global Affairs Humanitarian Policy Education Global Politics & International Relations International Development Immigration Migration Advocacy Democracy Leadership Political Science (-) Health Policy (-) Social Equity Facet Area of Focus - News Kirsten Gelsdorf Brooke Ray David Leblang Lucy Bassett Facet People - News EdPolicyWorks: Center for Education Policy and Workforce Competitiveness Miller Center (-) 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 May 07, 2020 The Batten School and UVA Equity Center Ally with Local Organizations to Fight Food Insecurity International and Global Affairs Social Equity Local leaders like Batten's Brooke Ray say the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a sharp increase in unemployment claims across the commonwealth and the country, is exacerbating existing problems like food insecurity, especially where systemic issues already existed. READ IN UVA TODAY Mar 16, 2020 You Can Be a Good Neighbor and a Global Citizen During the COVID-19 Crisis International and Global Affairs Health Policy Batten's Kirsten Glesdorf and David Leblang, along with Alison Criss from UVA’s School of Medicine and Rebecca Dillingham from the Center for Global Health at the University of Virginia, write about actions to take to develop a preparedness plan and be a good neighbor during the COVID-19 crisis. Read in Charlottesville Tomorrow 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
May 07, 2020 The Batten School and UVA Equity Center Ally with Local Organizations to Fight Food Insecurity International and Global Affairs Social Equity Local leaders like Batten's Brooke Ray say the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a sharp increase in unemployment claims across the commonwealth and the country, is exacerbating existing problems like food insecurity, especially where systemic issues already existed. READ IN UVA TODAY
Mar 16, 2020 You Can Be a Good Neighbor and a Global Citizen During the COVID-19 Crisis International and Global Affairs Health Policy Batten's Kirsten Glesdorf and David Leblang, along with Alison Criss from UVA’s School of Medicine and Rebecca Dillingham from the Center for Global Health at the University of Virginia, write about actions to take to develop a preparedness plan and be a good neighbor during the COVID-19 crisis. Read in Charlottesville Tomorrow