Objective:To develop an effective m ethod for improving individual self-confidence and to examine relationship between the self-confidence and me n tal health. Methods:We developed an integrative method co nsisted of Cognit ive adjustment-Emotional control-Behavioral change for group training on se lf-confidence of college students.Using the Self-confidence Scale and the SCL- 90,a sample of 16 college students were tested.SPSS was used for data analysis. Results:Afte r a 5-week training program, self-confi dence and mental health of the intervention group differed significantly from th e non-intervention group.Conclus ion:1.The integrative training method represents an effective model for promoting college students’ self-confidence level;2.Self-confidence traini ng constitutes an important component for improving mental health; 3.The mental health of college s tudents is significantly influenced by their self-confidence especially their so cial confidence and psychological confidence.
