Elsevier established a free COVID-19 resource center in 2020, offering English and Mandarin information on the virus. The center grants permission for free access to its research in PubMed Central and other repositories. The article discusses the challenges of mental health in the context of the pandemic, highlighting the need for national leadership to address mental health and substance addiction as political priorities. The article also addresses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, noting that mental health needs of affected individuals have been inadequately addressed. It outlines problems in the organization and management of psychological interventions in China, including lack of coordination, insufficient professional resources, and inadequate training for community health workers. The National Health Commission issued guidelines for psychological crisis intervention, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions based on individual needs. The article suggests that psychological interventions should be adapted to the disease course, severity of symptoms, and treatment location. It also highlights the importance of community coalitions and pre-established plans to effectively respond to mental health needs during public health emergencies. The article calls for improved policies, training, and organizational structures to address the mental health crisis. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment of risk factors leading to psychological issues and the importance of training mental health professionals. The article concludes that effective psychological interventions require a coordinated, science-based approach to address the mental health challenges posed by public health emergencies.Elsevier established a free COVID-19 resource center in 2020, offering English and Mandarin information on the virus. The center grants permission for free access to its research in PubMed Central and other repositories. The article discusses the challenges of mental health in the context of the pandemic, highlighting the need for national leadership to address mental health and substance addiction as political priorities. The article also addresses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, noting that mental health needs of affected individuals have been inadequately addressed. It outlines problems in the organization and management of psychological interventions in China, including lack of coordination, insufficient professional resources, and inadequate training for community health workers. The National Health Commission issued guidelines for psychological crisis intervention, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions based on individual needs. The article suggests that psychological interventions should be adapted to the disease course, severity of symptoms, and treatment location. It also highlights the importance of community coalitions and pre-established plans to effectively respond to mental health needs during public health emergencies. The article calls for improved policies, training, and organizational structures to address the mental health crisis. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment of risk factors leading to psychological issues and the importance of training mental health professionals. The article concludes that effective psychological interventions require a coordinated, science-based approach to address the mental health challenges posed by public health emergencies.