Objective: To compare the mental health states of Uygur and Han students in Urumqi one month before examinations. Results: The SCL-90 were administered. Except for the Somatization subscale, all the subscale scores of SCL-90 of Uygur students were significantly lower than respective scores of the Han students (P<0.01-0.001). The scores of Han students were higher than norms of the domestic youth group. Conclusions: In facing with examination, the mental health of Uygur students is better the Han students. This may be related to ethnic characteristics, regional policy, and social support system.
