During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in suicide. If we can establish what is driving this increase, it could provide insights into what drives suicide in general. A panel of international experts in psychiatry discuss suicide during COVID-19 and ways to mitigate and reduce the risk. Featuring Professor Roger McIntyre (Canada), Professor Andrea Fagiolini (Italy), Professor Yi Li (China), Dr Greg Mattingly (USA), and Professor Gin Mahli (Australia).