Online violence among young people and the associated decline in mental and physical health are multidimensional phenomena that require an inter-disciplinary approach. Alongside the family, school, and the wider social environment, the Church can also contribute to preventive and supportive work with young people through its catechetical activities. In this regard, positive psychology, especially the PERMA model, which highlights five key elements of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievements, can provide a theoretical framework. These factors represent internal sources of resilience that enable more effective coping with online violence and the widespread prevalence of anxiety among young people.The decline in mental health among young people is not only a medical or social phenomenon, but also a spiritual one, as the digitalised lifestyle often leads to a loss of practices and experiences that “lift” the individual above themselves and give them a sense of meaning, connectedness and openness to the Transcendent. Therefore, the New “Directory for Catechesis” in Youth Ministry emphasize the deepening of the kerygma, the experience of encountering God, and the strengthening of fraternal love, community life, and service.
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