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This study is conducted to check the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program among adolescent knowledge and perception regarding mental health conditions at selected school of Bhopal. It has been observed that the number of cases related to mental health issues is rapidly increasing amongst youths, thus necessitating focused interventions in terms of awareness, understanding, and positive perceptions regarding mental health. A quantitative study design was employed in the research whereby 40 adolescent participants were purposively selected to be evaluated on their knowledge and perceptions both before and after the intervention. Initial appraisal revealed that 87.5% of the participants have moderate knowledge, while 10% have inadequate knowledge, and only 2.5% have adequate knowledge. Additionally, compared to 45% of students who have favorable views on mental health, 55% of them have negative views. Significant progress was seen following the video-assisted instruction program: the mean increase in knowledge was 13.256 (SD = 3.908), and the mean change in perception was 10.923 (SD = 2.370). The success of the intervention is confirmed by statistical analysis using the t-test, which reveals a substantial increase in both knowledge and perception (t = 6.01, p < 0.05 for knowledge and t = 3.41, p < 0.05 for perception). The study itself confirms the potential of multimedia education in raising knowledge and attitudes toward mental health and psychological well-being among the teenagers themselves, even when age, gender, and family background cannot actually be regarded as major predictors of result. The study emphasizes the value of using video-based instruction into school-based mental health programs to impart knowledge and provide support to teenagers in the fight against mental health issues. The adoption of comprehensive educational programs in mental health awareness inside Indian schools and beyond will be further empowered by expanding the findings via more study with a variety of demographics.