“…With a focus on investigating the effects of the pandemic on mental health, this Research Topic aims to shed light on the role played by sociocultural and personal factors on mental wellbeing. Specifically, the Seventh Volume of our Community Series Research Topic “ Mental Illness, Culture, and Society: Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic ” expands upon the findings of the preceding six volumes ( 6 – 11 ) and presents nine articles that explore the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of diverse groups.…”