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Thanks to unprecendented technologies and applications, the media space is constantly expanding, social media is gaining ground in the lives of children and adolescents, and the discussion about the positives and potential risks associated with it is intensifying. Based on theoretical and research findings, the paper maps the use of social media in relation to adolescents and their mental health. At the same time, emphasis is placed on the justification of adequate orientation, critical approach and critical appreciation of the offered media contents, with attention focused on the family and its potential in the given context.