Jura Augustinavicius

Jura Augustinavicius is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Bloomberg School of Public Health (Johns Hopkins University), with a focus on Mental Health and Psychiatric Epidemiology. Her work bridges climate change, mental health, and psychosocial support in humanitarian contexts.

Education:

• PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2017)
• MHS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2014)
• MS, University of Toronto (2013)
• BA, University of Western Ontario (2011)

Research Interests:

• Climate change and mental health
• Mental health in humanitarian settings
• Mixed-methods research for MHPSS
• Stigma reduction in low-resource contexts
• Psychosocial care integration

Recent Publications (2024–2025):

• Explored intersections of climate policy and mental health at COP29
• Climate emotions in youth
• Heat-related health impacts in urban areas
• Systematic reviews on MHPSS in humanitarian programs
• Chapters on climate psychiatry

This work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and policy relevance.

Collaborations: Engages with academic institutions, governments, and international organizations like the World Health Organization. Key regions include Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S., with themes of stigma, caregiver training, and refugee mental health.