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 ...

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 ...

Award-winning Braveminds Academy explains why depression in teen boys often appears as anger, withdrawal, and school ...

"While the symptoms of the two diseases have considerable overlap, their management does vary. For instance, whereas anxiety ...

Motivation deficits in schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder impair functional outcomes, including work performance, educational engagement, and interpersonal relationships.

A new study published this week in Molecular Psychiatry by Emory University researchers has revealed a promising new avenue for treating motivational deficits in patients suffering from depression.

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, ...

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 ...