Excellent traditional poetry culture is an important part of modern teenagers’ learning careers, deeply influencing their psychology and behavior. From the perspective of adolescent mental health development, excellent traditional poetry culture has a subtle enlightenment on values, can cultivate cultural confidence, promote self harmony, and assist career development. Teachers, teaching and education play an indispensable role in achieving this process. Therefore, this article discusses the value of traditional poetry culture in promoting the mental health development of adolescents, and how to leverage these values in teaching.