The COVID-19 resource centre, established by Elsevier in January 2020, provides free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus. Elsevier grants permission to make all its COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis, as long as the resource centre remains active. The article also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on individuals with mental health disorders, particularly in China, where 173 million people live with such conditions. It discusses several concerns, including increased susceptibility to infections, barriers to accessing healthcare, the exacerbation of mental health issues due to fear and anxiety, and the challenges of maintaining regular outpatient visits. The authors call for greater attention and support for this vulnerable population during the pandemic.The COVID-19 resource centre, established by Elsevier in January 2020, provides free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus. Elsevier grants permission to make all its COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis, as long as the resource centre remains active. The article also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on individuals with mental health disorders, particularly in China, where 173 million people live with such conditions. It discusses several concerns, including increased susceptibility to infections, barriers to accessing healthcare, the exacerbation of mental health issues due to fear and anxiety, and the challenges of maintaining regular outpatient visits. The authors call for greater attention and support for this vulnerable population during the pandemic.