There were 15 presentations at the mini-symposium covering a wide range of mental health topics, as well as a panel discussion exploring the impact of COVID-19 on specific research projects. Nine of these presentations were from research projects related to autism by CARA researchers. All presenters are commended for the quantity and quality of socially responsive research that has been undertaken in 2020 despite the COVID pandemic and all it's associated challenges. Thank you to all the presenters and those behind the scenes for your contributions.