Abstract: Adhering to the concept of “building up people by virtue ”, to promote the course reform of “ mental health education for college students ” under the concept of “curriculum thought and politics”. Combining curriculum education with psychological education and  focusing on the citizen level of socialist core values as the key elements, to adjust the curriculum chapters properly. The design is divided into three modules: self-identity, value identity and professional identity, finding the right meeting point of  ideological and political education in curriculum  and professional education, establishing a generative internal relationship in a seamless and organic way, and realizing the organic unity of knowledge imparting and value guidance in professional teaching. Classroom education has become a process to guide college students to learn cultural knowledge, cultivate healthy mind and develop excellent character.

Key words: ideological and political education in curriculum, mental health, values, teaching reform