Beginning in late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic caught the world unprepared, and efforts were quickly directed to reduce the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus. Even as work continues on the medical front, mitigation of related mental health issues will likely be a global priority for the next 5 to 10 years. Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Essentials is a unique, much-needed resource for mental health professionals and clincians...