Abstract With the rapid development of economy, mental health problems of children and adolescents have been widely concerned by the society across China. Early onset mental health problems increase the risk of mental diseases in adulthood, bring heavy burden to the family and society. This study reviews the research progress of school based interventions for mental health promotion among children and adolescents within and outside China, aiming to provide reference for relevant policies for early prevention, control and intervention of children and adolescents mental health problems in China.