Psychological intervention for close contacts with novel coronavirus pneumonia patients during the ongoing epidemic is very important for the prevention and control of the epidemic and can be started from the following aspects: 1. It is a natural reaction for close contacts to appear nervous, anxious, panic, irritable, etc. There is no need to force themselves to remain calm, try to understand and accept their own emotions; 2. Self-monitoring without excessive catching, and those who are not feeling well should seek medical attention if they reach 3. Blind bravery, refusal of protection, and refusal of home observation are not conducive to the control of the epidemic, and it should be fully understood that temporary isolation is for the sake of future health.