One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...
Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation.
A study from Emory University suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due ...
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2025.02.006 New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have ...
New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have never experienced depression, ...
Motivation deficits in schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder impair functional outcomes, including work performance, educational engagement, and interpersonal relationships.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS ...
The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs taken by many Americans for diabetes and to aid in weight loss may also have potential for treating major depression, a new study finds. A paper published this week in JAMA ...
No longer enjoying the things you used to can also be a symptom of other mental health conditions. fizkes/ Shutterstock It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most ...
New research suggests inflammation may play a bigger role in depression than previously thought—and it could change future ...
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