The second serial mediation model. The serial mediation analysis for the relationship between epistemic mistrust and internalizing problems in adolescence through reflective function and emotion dysregulation. *p<.05; **p<.001; ETMCQ_Mistrust, epistemic trust mistrust credulity questionnaire, mistrust score; RFQ-Y_Tot, reflective functioning questionnaire- youth, overall score; DERS_Tot, difficulties in emotion regulation scale, overall scale; YSR_Internalizzanti, youth self-report, internalizing manifestations scale.