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 Sebastian Tello Trillo Christopher J. Ruhm Michael D. Williams Brooke Lehmann Kirsten Gelsdorf Margaret Foster Riley Noah Myung Sophie Trawalter Timothy L. Davis Adam Leive Andy Ortiz Bala Mulloth Benjamin Castleman Daphna Bassok David Leblang Jeanine Braithwaite Pam Cipriano Raymond C. Scheppach Sarah Turner (-) Andy Ortiz (-) 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 Mar 25, 2020 Q&A: Batten Professor’s 2018 Global Pandemic Simulation Becomes All Too Real Health Policy Two years ago, Noah Myung and his team designed a global pandemic simulation competition for students at 15 universities that is eerily similar to what is happening now. READ IN UVA TODAY 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
Mar 25, 2020 Q&A: Batten Professor’s 2018 Global Pandemic Simulation Becomes All Too Real Health Policy Two years ago, Noah Myung and his team designed a global pandemic simulation competition for students at 15 universities that is eerily similar to what is happening now. READ IN UVA TODAY