In this paper, 21 naphthalene-chalcone derivatives were synthesized and their biologicaleffects were evaluated. The results showed that compounds 2a–2u displayed clear antidepressant activity at 30 mg/kg in the forced swimming test. Compounds 2h, 2o, 2t, and 2u exhibited a good antidepressant effect in the forced swimming test and tail suspension test at 30 mg/kg. Compounds 2h, 2o, 2t, and 2u but