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Welcome to the Alexithymia Awareness Network

Bridging the gap between emotions and understanding


CERE 2025 - 10th Conference of the Consortium of European Research on Emotion

📅 July 16-18, 2025 | 📍 Grenoble, France | 🏛️ Université Grenoble Alpes

Join international colleagues for cutting-edge developments in emotion research across disciplines including neuroscience, psychology, affective computing, and more. This is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase research and engage with the global emotion research community.

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The Alexithymia Awareness Network (AAN) is dedicated to increasing awareness, supporting research, and providing resources for individuals affected by alexithymia—a condition that affects how people identify, understand, and express emotions.

What is Alexithymia?

Alexithymia, from the Greek meaning "no words for emotions," is a psychological construct characterized by:

  • Difficulty identifying emotions - Trouble recognizing what you're feeling
  • Difficulty describing emotions - Struggling to put feelings into words
  • Limited emotional awareness - Reduced ability to distinguish between emotions and physical sensations
  • Externally-oriented thinking - Focus on external events rather than inner emotional experiences

Affecting approximately 10% of the general population, alexithymia can impact relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life.

Our Mission

We exist to:

  • Increase awareness of alexithymia in the general public and healthcare communities
  • Support research that advances understanding of emotional processing
  • Provide resources for individuals, families, and professionals
  • Foster community among those affected by alexithymia

Explore Our Resources

🧠 Understanding Alexithymia

  • FAQ - Common questions and answers about alexithymia
  • Lexicon - A comprehensive guide to emotion words and feelings

📱 Digital Resources

  • Apps - Mobile applications and digital tools for emotional awareness
  • Assessment Tools - Validated instruments for measuring alexithymia
  • Books - Recommended reading on alexithymia and emotional intelligence
  • Research Papers - Academic publications and scientific literature
  • Podcasts - Audio content exploring emotional awareness

🔬 Research & Science

🤝 Community & Support

About Us

Our Network

Learn about our mission, explore our network of supporters, meet our advisors, and contact us to get involved.

Getting Started

Whether you're:

  • New to Alexithymia?
    • Begin with our FAQ to answer common questions.
    • Explore our Lexicon to familiarize yourself with key terms.
  • Supporting someone with alexithymia
  • A researcher or clinician
  • Looking for community

We're here to help you understand this important aspect of human emotional experience and provide the resources you need to navigate the world of emotions more effectively.


The Alexithymia Awareness Network: Empowering understanding, one emotion at a time.