Abstract: To explore the factors that influencing the mental health of the computer department students. Methods800 subjects were derived from a stratified cluster and random sampling of students in the computer department. They accepted investigations on 16PF, SCL-90, Coping Style Questionnaire and Psychological Stress Feeling Scale for College Students. The data were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. ResultsThe main risk populations that related to mental health problems were family-incompleteness students and student cadre. The main risk personality features were high tension, high vigilance, and high dominance. The major stressors were health, interpersonal, job hunting, school environment and marriage stress. ConclusionThe key points of psychological health education for computer department students should focus close attentions on the risk population, optimizing personality structures and strengthening students′ abilities of dealing with various stress events.

Key words: Psychological health, Students in computer department, Multivariable analysis