Welcome to the Alexithymia Awareness Network
Bridging the gap between emotions and understanding
🎯 Featured Conference
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
- Research Studies - Latest scientific findings and ongoing research
- Research Labs - Global emotion research laboratories and institutions
- Emotion Researchers - Profiles of leading researchers in the field
🤝 Community & Support
- Conferences - Academic conferences and professional events
- Support Resources - Finding help, community, and professional guidance
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?
- Supporting someone with alexithymia
- Check out our Support Resources
- A researcher or clinician
- Explore our Research Studies and Papers
- Looking for community
- Connect through our Network
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.