Judith K. Bass

Judith K. Bass is a Professor at the Department of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. She specializes in implementation science, focusing on mental health interventions in low-resource and conflict-affected settings.

Education:

• PhD in Mental Health (Johns Hopkins, 2004)
• MPH and MIA (Columbia University, 1998)

Research Interests:

• Task-sharing mental health interventions
• Implementation strategies in LMICs
• Psychosocial outcomes in trauma-affected populations
• Intimate partner violence prevention
• Global mental health policy

Recent Publications focus on integrating mental health care with violence prevention, measure development for task-sharing interventions, and health outcomes in displaced populations. Key themes include implementation science, conflict-related trauma, and chronic disease comorbidity.

Scientific Awards:

• AMTRA Awards (2021, 2016, 2012)
• Paul V. Lemkau Award (2004)
• NCEH Director’s Awards (2000, 2000)
• Golden Apple Award (2013)

Training & Mentorship: Leads an NIMH T32-funded global mental health training program with interdisciplinary research focus. Mentored students across multiple countries including Uganda, South Africa, and Colombia.