The physical and mental health issues of adolescents have become a hot topic of concern in recent years, attracting in-depth research and discussion from numerous scientists, educators, and mental health professionals. Although this issue has attracted widespread attention, there are still many shortcomings in the specific implementation measures and public awareness level, which urgently need further exploration and improvement. This article aims to analyze in detail the impact of social media on adolescent mental health education, with a particular focus on the psychological characteristics of adolescents and their performance in the social media environment. During the research process, this article delved into the positive and negative impacts of social media on the mental health of adolescents. Based on the above research findings, this article proposes a series of relevant suggestions to help educators and parents use social media more effectively to promote mental health education for adolescents. These suggestions include strengthening the dissemination of mental health knowledge, raising awareness among adolescents about the potential risks of social media, and encouraging positive online interaction methods.
