Understanding mental health in young children with cystic fibrosis

This research study is looking at how depression, anxiety, and behavior problems show up in young children with cystic fibrosis. Researchers want to understand how common these mental health concerns are, which screening tools work best for young children, and whether newer CF medications might be linked to any mood or behavior changes.

Until now, mental health screening in cystic fibrosis has focused mainly on teenagers and adults—young children under 12 have been left out of this important work. At the same time, anxiety and depression in young children have become more common, and new cystic fibrosis treatments have been introduced that doctors want to monitor carefully for any emotional or behavioral side effects.