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 ...

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

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, ...

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 ...

I have had clinical depression for eleven years, and will until I die. Per Medical News Today contributor Claire Sissons — and every mental health professional I have ever consulted — ‘depression is a ...

Recent research indicates that bodily inflammation may disrupt the brain’s ability to process rewards and risks in American Indian adults who have experienced depression. The study found that higher ...

Winter can quietly affect women’s emotional wellbeing as shorter days and reduced sunlight begin to impact mood and energy ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD ...

Depression in a spouse can manifest as disinterest, which can be mistaken for a lack of attraction rather than a symptom of the condition. While depression may not directly cause divorce, it can ...