Resources
The AAN resource hub. Each section below has its own dedicated page; this page is the starting point.
Resource Categories
📚 Books
Recommended reading on alexithymia, emotion theory, and emotional awareness — academic texts, self-help and popular science, historical works. Reading recommendations grouped by topic. Buy links support independent bookstores.
📱 Mobile Apps & Digital Tools
Mobile applications for emotion tracking, mindfulness, and skill-building. Featured alexithymia-specific apps, general emotional wellness apps, web-based tools, and community reviews.
🔧 Assessment Instruments
Validated assessment tools — TAS-20, BVAQ, OAS, LEAS, EI assessments — with details on administration, scoring, validation, and interpretation. For clinicians, researchers, and serious self-assessment.
🎙️ Podcasts
Curated podcast episodes and ongoing shows that explore alexithymia, emotional awareness, and adjacent topics.
📰 Research Papers
Sortable, searchable table of academic papers on alexithymia and emotional awareness.
🤝 Support & Community
Online communities, therapist directories, support groups, family resources, workplace and educational accommodations. For crisis resources see Crisis & Urgent Support.
Getting Started
New to alexithymia?
- Read the FAQ for the most common questions
- Browse the Lexicon for terminology
- Take a free online screening (it's a screen, not a diagnosis)
- Join community discussion at r/Alexithymia
Looking for professional help?
- Read Diagnosis & Assessment and Treatment
- Find a therapist via Support & Community
- Review Assessment Instruments before clinical evaluation
In crisis?
→ Crisis & Urgent Support — 988 (US): call or text. Emergency: 911.
Interested in research?
- Search Research Papers (sortable / filterable)
- Browse Research Labs & Institutions by region
- Explore Emotion Frameworks for theoretical grounding
- See the researcher profiles linked from the navigation (Plutchik, Ekman, Sifneos, Taylor, Bagby, Parker, Wilcox, Bermond, Vorst)
Contributing to Resources
Suggestions are welcome. We accept book and podcast recommendations, app reviews, links to organizations and services, and corrections. Contact us with the details and we'll review them for inclusion.
All resources are provided for informational purposes. For personalized advice and treatment, consult with qualified healthcare professionals.