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, one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, ...

A new season of academics is beginning deep in the heart of winter when nights are long and sunlight seems fleeting. Many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Professor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Mental Health, University of Reading It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t ...

Simple lifestyle changes can recharge momentum, helping to overcome inertia and improve motivation with bipolar disorder. Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us ...