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 ...

If you struggle with depression, you probably know how heavy it can feel, as if an invisible weight is pulling you down. One of the most painful ironies of depression is that it often drains people of ...

Individuals who have experienced depression in the past are often at a higher risk of experiencing another depressive episode. Despite improvements in mood after recovery from depression, they ...

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, ...

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 ...

Philadelphia, May 1, 2025 – 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 ...

Each time Tiffany Yannetta has started a new job or met a new boss, she tells them about her depression. "For me, being open and upfront about it from the beginning makes it feel less polarizing," she ...

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.