Survey on the mental health of freshmen and the countermeasures

Objective:To research into the mental health of freshmen,so as to provide basis for the psychological education.Methods:A total of 3 775 freshmen were questionaired by university personality inventory (UPI).Results:Two hundred and forty students were classified as level one;the item 14,52,58,9 and 22 acquired the highest selectance;37 students had suicide idea.The UPI score in male students was significantly lower than that in female.Among the 54 students of level A,3 demonstrated serious psychological problems,43 common psychological problems and 8 were in healthy state.Conclusions:The majority of freshmen present healthy psychology.The negative emotions include depression,obsession,inferiority and anxiety,and the female students require special attention.The freshmen are in urgent need of psychological guidance.