Objective:To explore the correlation between mental health of patients with asthma attack and the variety of Interlukin(IL)-2, 4, 8, 10 and Interferon(IFN)-γin the serum.Methods:The status of mental health was evaluated in 60 patients and 30 healthy people by symptom checklist 90(SCL-90);The levels of IL-2,4,8,10 and IFN-γin the serum were also tested.Results:There were negative correlation between SCL-90 scores and IFN-γ, IL-2, 10.However,positive correlation was found between SCL-90 scores and IL-4,8.Conclusion:Mental health may be associated with pathogenesis of asthma.