Beyond the Pandemic

"Beyond the Pandemic" by William B. Lawson, MD, PhD, analyzes how longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care, research, and public policy became more visible during COVID-19, with significant impacts on marginalized communities. Drawing on extensive clinical and research experience, the book explores how bias influences diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, highlighting systemic failures and opportunities for reform. Accessible and thought-provoking, it calls on various stakeholders to confront uncomfortable truths and work toward a more equitable healthcare system.