Numerous achievements have been made in clinical psychology during 2021. This paper reviews the hot research topics in this field, including the influence of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, obesity and mental health, adolescent depression, diagnosis and intervention of autistic children, psychotherapy of anxiety disorders, and virtual reality therapy in mental health. This paper aims to provide comprehensive understanding of clinical psychology for researchers and promote the development of mental health services.

2021年，临床心理学领域取得了一系列新成果，各国研究者普遍关注新冠疫情对心理健康的影响。同时，科技进步也推动着新的心理健康服务形式趋于成熟。从新冠疫情对心理健康的影响、肥胖与心理健康、青少年抑郁症、孤独症儿童的诊断与干预、焦虑障碍的心理治疗、虚拟现实技术在心理治疗中的应用等6个方面盘点了2021年度临床心理学的研究热点。