 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health worldwide, with particular emphasis on low and middle income countries, LMIC. Studies have shown that the pandemic has led to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as well as self-harm. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to determine whether this increase is due to direct effects of the pandemic itself or other factors such as economic hardship, social isolation, and lack of access to mental health services. Further research is necessary to better understand the long-term implications of the pandemic on mental health outcomes in LMIC. This article was authored by Delika Neype and John, Priyanka Padmanathan, and others.