PSYCHOSOCIAL-ASPECTS OF CYSTIC-FIBROSIS

Psychosocial stress and coping in families with cystic fibrosis (CF) are described. The illness does not lead to specific psychopathological disturbances, but with additional intra- or extrafamilial stress, patients and family members are more vulnerable to psychoreactive disorders. Interdisciplinary and family oriented bio-psycho-social care is required. The role of the child psychiatrist is discussed.