Elsevier established a free COVID-19 resource center in 2020, offering information in English and Mandarin. The center grants permission for free access to research in PubMed Central and other repositories. The article discusses long-term psychiatric issues in SARS survivors, highlighting the high prevalence of PTSD and depressive disorders. A cohort study of 90 SARS survivors found that 58.9% had psychiatric disorders, with 33.3% still having any disorder at 30 months post-SARS. PTSD was the most common, followed by depressive disorders. The study emphasizes the need for mental health preparedness for future outbreaks. SARS survivors faced significant psychological impacts, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The study also notes the role of social support, stigma, and medical treatments in long-term mental health outcomes. The findings suggest that SARS should be viewed as a mental health crisis, with long-term psychological effects comparable to other disasters. The study underscores the importance of mental health care for SARS survivors and healthcare workers, and highlights the need for preparedness and psychological support in future outbreaks. The research also notes the importance of longitudinal studies to understand the long-term psychological effects of infectious diseases.Elsevier established a free COVID-19 resource center in 2020, offering information in English and Mandarin. The center grants permission for free access to research in PubMed Central and other repositories. The article discusses long-term psychiatric issues in SARS survivors, highlighting the high prevalence of PTSD and depressive disorders. A cohort study of 90 SARS survivors found that 58.9% had psychiatric disorders, with 33.3% still having any disorder at 30 months post-SARS. PTSD was the most common, followed by depressive disorders. The study emphasizes the need for mental health preparedness for future outbreaks. SARS survivors faced significant psychological impacts, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The study also notes the role of social support, stigma, and medical treatments in long-term mental health outcomes. The findings suggest that SARS should be viewed as a mental health crisis, with long-term psychological effects comparable to other disasters. The study underscores the importance of mental health care for SARS survivors and healthcare workers, and highlights the need for preparedness and psychological support in future outbreaks. The research also notes the importance of longitudinal studies to understand the long-term psychological effects of infectious diseases.