"No Words for Feelings": Alexithymia in Children With Cystic Fibrosis and Their Caregivers.

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the occurrence of alexithymia in children with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers and its implications for emotional well-being.
• Identified prevalence of alexithymia in children and their mothers.
• Assessed the impact on children's sleep quality and mothers' mental health.
• Suggested routine psychological assessments in clinical settings.
• Found high levels of alexithymia among children with cystic fibrosis and their mothers.
• Reported poor sleep quality in children correlated with maternal depression.
• Indicated that psychological screenings could enhance emotional and clinical outcomes.