The Impact of Cyberbullying on the Mental Health of Teenagers and Public Health Countermeasures

With the development of digital society and social media platforms, adolescents increasingly rely on online spaces for communication. While this shift has enhanced interpersonal connectivity, it has also amplified risks such as cyberbullying, a phenomenon that emerged in the early 2000s and is now characterized by increasing prevalence and expanding impact. This paper employs case analysis and comparative research methods, integrating domestic and international literature, related book, conference, and online resources to systematically analyze the specific manifestations of cyberbullyings effects on adolescent mental health and public health-level interventions. By synthesizing existing research, the study mainly explores three core dimensions: first, analyzing the direct and indirect impacts of cyberbullying on adolescent mental health; second, exploring effective and actionable strategies from a public health perspective; and last, examining challenges and shortcomings in policy implementation, as well as identifying future directions for improvement.