Category:

Psychology

This article takes stock of the possible links between CFTR modulators, in particular Trikafta, and mental health, by exploring indirect psychological effects, possible biological mechanisms, drug interactions, and the importance of individualized follow-up.

This article explores how cystic fibrosis can influence body image and suggests concrete ways to develop a more caring, conscious and peaceful relationship with your body despite the disease.

Animal therapy uses animals to improve people's emotional and social well-being.

Cystic fibrosis can affect mental health, but anxiety and depression can be effectively managed through information, support, psychotherapy, and, if necessary, medication.

A meta-analysis shows that binaural auditory beats have a moderate but significant positive effect on memory, attention, anxiety and pain perception, with an effectiveness depending mainly on the frequency used, the moment and the duration of exposure.

Positive psychology is a science based on research that aims to develop psychological resources, well-being and resilience based on positive emotions, relationships, meaning, and self-compassion in particular.

The text explains that laughter (even forced) acts as an anti-stress and a “rebalancing” of the body, with potential benefits on immunity, breathing, heart, digestion and pain perception.

Through the experience of a mother and her seriously ill son, this article invites us to reflect on the relationship to time, the importance of the present moment and the positive traces that each person leaves in the lives of others.

During adolescence, risk taking is part of development, but for young people living with cystic fibrosis, it requires careful support to protect physical and psychological health.

A study explains how adults living with cystic fibrosis seek a balance between quality of life, psychosocial adjustment and adherence to demanding treatment, influenced in particular by the perception of the disease, the feeling of coherence and the relationship with the health care team.

A reflection on psychological health and how to live with cystic fibrosis without being defined solely by the disease.

A psychologist living with cystic fibrosis and a liver transplant recipient, Valérie Gosselin shares her journey marked by resilience, social commitment and the desire to humanize health care.

A psychosocial reflection to better understand one's reactions to the disease and to find a balance between responsibility and self-compassion.

A look back on 30 years of commitment, humanity and transformation of the reality of adults with cystic fibrosis in Quebec.

A Canadian study that reveals the importance of mental health needs and the lack of access to psychological services among adults with cystic fibrosis.

A forced labour stoppage becomes a pivotal period of questioning, healing, and redefining personal, professional, and family priorities.

After a third failure in a fertility clinic, the author takes a psychological approach that helps her to better live the process, to redefine her priorities and to understand the real issues behind her desire for motherhood.

A powerful testimony about waiting for a transplant, the loneliness of the disease and the hope regained thanks to medical advances and organ donation.

A sincere testimony on self-acceptance, listening to the body and the importance of setting limits to live better with cystic fibrosis, both relationally and emotionally.

Testimonial from a lung transplant recipient living with cystic fibrosis, about post-transplant, exhaustion, disappointed expectations and learning a new rhythm of life.

Testimonial from a person living with cystic fibrosis for 30 years, about late diagnosis, community involvement, dreams, life choices and the pursuit of happiness despite the disease.

Testimonial from a person living with cystic fibrosis about the passage of time, guilt, love, resilience, and building a meaningful life despite the disease.

A personal story from an adult living with cystic fibrosis about feeling normal, identity, anxiety, and coping with chronic illness on a daily basis.

This article focuses on hemoptysis in people living with cystic fibrosis, its psychological effects and strategies to better cope with the stress it can cause.