About News News Subscribe International and Global Affairs Leadership Humanitarian Policy Social Psychology Education Advocacy Global Politics & International Relations International Development Research and Commentary Social Equity (-) Health Policy Facet Area of Focus - News Sebastian Tello Trillo Christopher J. Ruhm Michael D. Williams Brooke Lehmann Margaret Foster Riley Noah Myung Sophie Trawalter Adam Leive Andy Ortiz Andy Ortiz Bala Mulloth Benjamin Castleman Daphna Bassok David Leblang Jeanine Braithwaite Lucy Bassett Pam Cipriano Raymond C. Scheppach Sarah Turner (-) Kirsten Gelsdorf (-) Timothy L. Davis Facet People - News UVA Humanitarian Collaborative Facet UVA Partner - News Student Stories 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 08, 2020 Class of 2020: Batten MPP Grad to Continue Mission of Service Health Policy Committed to serving communities in crisis, LeAnn Golding (MPP ’20) prepares for her next step with the American Red Cross. Learn more Mar 27, 2020 The Essential Role of Resilience During Crisis Leadership Health Policy Social Psychology For the first event in Batten's digital expert chat series, Professor Tim Davis spoke about the importance of “emotional fortitude” during the current health crisis. Learn more 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 08, 2020 Class of 2020: Batten MPP Grad to Continue Mission of Service Health Policy Committed to serving communities in crisis, LeAnn Golding (MPP ’20) prepares for her next step with the American Red Cross. Learn more
Mar 27, 2020 The Essential Role of Resilience During Crisis Leadership Health Policy Social Psychology For the first event in Batten's digital expert chat series, Professor Tim Davis spoke about the importance of “emotional fortitude” during the current health crisis. Learn more
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