The aim purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the quality of various forms of family interaction with the occurrence of depression and anxiety in young people. Differences in internalized problems were also investigated with regard to gender, type of school and certain sociodemographic features. The results of the study identified the correlation between depression and anxiety variables with almost all variables of family functioning. On the other hand, gender differences were not found, while minor differences were obtained with regard to the type of school and socio-demographic characteristics. We can conclude from the results of the research that, in the case of the internalized problems faced by young people, apart from reduce or eliminating their consequences, it is necessary to work on the cause of the problem, which, according to the obtained results, can lie in the family environment. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to the functioning of the family in many different areas in order to achieve a qualitative change in the work of each member of the family, but also of the family as a whole. In this way, the family becomes a healthy base for the growth and development of each individual that belongs to it.