The world is currently witnessing the emergence of a mental health crisis of unprecedented proportions. While we don’t fully understand the toll of the pandemic yet, we recognize there will be significant and long-lasting impacts to mental health. This panel discussion brings together five international experts in psychiatry to discuss the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to talk about the learnings we can bring to shape the future mental health system. Featuring Professor Roger McIntyre (Canada), Professor Andrea Fagiolini (Italy), Professor Yi Li (China), Dr Greg Mattingly (USA), and Professor Gin Mahli (Australia).