Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological support and health education to tuberculosis (TB) patients by non-government organization and to draw lessons from the pilots for further expansion.  Method To compare the knowledge and mood status of patients between before-and after-psychological support activity by questionnaire survey. To reveal the degree of satisfaction and suggestion of TB patients, health administrative staff, leader and clinical doctor from TB dispensary by personal interview.  Results The correct answer fill rate elevated obviously when they received health education(P<0.01); the mood status of patients has been improved obviously when they received psychological support (P<0.01). 93% of patients showed their satisfaction to the pilot activity; health administrative staff, leader and clinical doctor from TB dispensary agreed on the pilot work plan for psychological support and its significant effectiveness.  Conclusion The pilot of psychological support by NGOs of China Global Fund TB Program has gained great achievements, and this mode could be promoted in further expansion.

Key words: tuberculosis, pulmonary, health education, psychotherapy