Something changed when Sasha W. noticed the hot pink running shoes sitting in the corner of her bedroom. She was 27 at the time and struggling with the worst depressive valley of her life. As she lay ...

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 often associated with sadness, but it can also cause a powerful loss of motivation. People may find it ...

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A study from Emory University published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry details advancements made in treatment for anyone whose depression leaves them feeling unmotivated. A lack of motivation is ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...