Objective To evaluate the effect of exhibition boards in mental health education among university students,to provide evidence for future mental health education materials.Methods By quantitative and qualitative methods,146 students of Northeast Normal University were surveyed randomly.Results After visiting the exhibition boards,the knowledge rates of depression,bulimia nervosa and internet addiction increased,which showed the acceptability of the information was fine.The score of the earthliness,conciseness,guidance and interest of the information and the whole evaluation,type fitting and formal vitality of the material were all over 5.Conclusion The information communication effect of mental health exhibition boards is all right.University students are glad to accept this form.Exhibition boards can be used to develop university mental health education.