ABSTRACT
Objective: To well understand the mental health status and its affecting factors of the residents aged 15 and above of Weihai city. Methods:The sample was randomly chosen by using cluster-based sampling method and was interviewed by using both self-made questionnaire and Kessler 10 rating scale. SPSS was used to analyze the field data.Results:11652 individuals were interviewed, the score distribution in total was 13.3?5.6 and about 22% of them were likely to have a mild or medium or high mental disorder. The factors affecting mental health status were various, not only including general factors such as age, sex, but also other factors such as physical condition.Conclusion:The factors affecting mental health are multiple, about one in five residents are in poor mental status.