The Application and Prospect of Digital Mental Health Services from the Perspective of Literature Traceability: Taking Adolescents with Adverse Childhood Experiences as an Example

How to establish a sound psychological education system has always been an important issue in the field of education. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) , as a globally prevalent public health concern, represent a significant factor contributing to psychological and behavioral issues among adolescents. Consequently, enhancing adolescents' psychological resilience and overall well-being is paramount for advancing the development of an education-oriented nation. Within the framework of Positive Psychological Technology, self-guided virtual resilience cultivation methods leveraging interactive technologies emerge as pivotal solutions for effectively addressing the psychological challenges faced by adolescents with ACEs. This study therefore integrates digital interactive technologies with the psychological developmental characteristics of adolescent populations, employing CiteSpace-based literature archaeology and systematic source tracing to delineate actionable pathways for mental health education targeting the ACEs cohort. Key findings indicate that emotional support, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and personalized psychological services are essential for ameliorating psychological difficulties in ACEs-affected youth, while the proliferation of digital mental health applications substantially enhances the accessibility and efficacy of psychological interventions. The aim of this study is to provide a reference for the ACEs group psychological assistance system, in order to better meet the different types and levels of psychological assistance needs of adolescent.