<![CDATA[Background: Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems due to rapid biological, psychological, and social changes. Addressing these issues requires effective and systemic interventions, one of which is family counseling. Objective: This study aims to review the role and effectiveness of family counseling in improving adolescent mental health. Method: A systematic literature review (SLR) method was used to analyze relevant studies and provide a comprehensive understanding applicable to clinical and policy settings. Results: The findings reveal that family counseling is effective in treating anxiety, depression (including Major Depressive Disorder), eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, internet gaming disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-harm behaviors. It also enhances parental support, improves communication and relationships within families, strengthens family functioning, and fosters a healthier home environment. Furthermore, it supports better emotional regulation, adaptability, positive coping strategies, and school adjustment in adolescents. Conclusion: Family counseling serves as an indispensable and holistic intervention that substantially mitigates diverse psychological disorders while bolstering family dynamics, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping in adolescents.. Originality/Value: This review article provides a significant contribution to the fields of family counseling and adolescent mental health by systematically synthesizing literature regarding the effectiveness of family counseling across various adolescent psycho-logical disorders (including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and internet gaming disorder), which has previously lacked comprehensive integration. By bridging theoretical and methodological gaps, this study serves as a strategic reference for mental health practitioners, family counselors, educators, and policymakers in designing holistic family-based interventions and establishing future research agendas for youth mental health.]]>
