From social media to videos, games, and online discussions, young people are constantly exposed to messages that can confuse, frighten, or mislead them. In this world resilience to fake news and conspiracy theories is not just a skill — it’s a necessity.

As human beings, we are deeply social. The need to connect, belong, and cooperate is built into who we are. When children and teenagers feel safe and accepted, their curiosity opens, their motivation strengthens, and their capacity to learn expands.

Education systems often measure what’s easy—tests—while sidelining what’s essential: wellbeing. Yet the evidence is simple: students learn better when they feel better, and so do teachers.

Traditional psychology reduces distress; positive psychology enhances well-being. Positive psychology isn’t a substitute for traditional psychology. It simply adds another dimension — focusing not only on reducing suffering, but also on building strengths and flourishing. Drawing on rigorous research, it explores wellbeing, life satisfaction, meaning and purpose, optimism and hope, persistence and resilience, and the development of inner strengths.