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 COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. The article also discusses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, highlighting the need for improved psychological intervention systems in China. Despite guidelines and online platforms for psychological support, issues such as inadequate planning, lack of professional resources, and poor coordination between community health services and mental health institutions persist. The authors suggest that the government should enhance the intervention system based on scientific advice to effectively address mental health problems during public health emergencies.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 COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. The article also discusses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, highlighting the need for improved psychological intervention systems in China. Despite guidelines and online platforms for psychological support, issues such as inadequate planning, lack of professional resources, and poor coordination between community health services and mental health institutions persist. The authors suggest that the government should enhance the intervention system based on scientific advice to effectively address mental health problems during public health emergencies.