The Study on the Effect of Mental Health Education

Objective: to investigate the level of college students' mental health through transverse study.On one hand,to explore whether differences are found between the students from different grades and between males and females students,on the other hand,to discuss whether there is correlation between mental health and personal factors.Method: 1060 college students were investigated by Symptom Checklist(SCL-90).Additional data such as their academic performance and domestic economic conditions were also collected.Then descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were made.Results: The results showed that the level of Jiangxi Province college students' mental health was significantly lower as compared to the average level of domestic.Significant gender differences were found on interpersonal sensitivity,obsessive-compulsive,depression and anxiety.There was no significant difference between the students from different grades.Among lots of personal factors,academic performance was the most important factor which affected one's mental health.Conclusion: the level of Jiangxi Province college students' mental health was not high,correspondingly mental health education should be strengthened.Mental health can be improved by enhancing their academic performances.