It’s not difficult to become unmotivated in life. The death of a spouse, health debilitation, financial hardship and many more reasons can take the wind from our sails. About 18-20% ...

Researchers at Emory University have discovered that a drug called infliximab might improve motivation in people with ...

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health problems worldwide. The post Half of patients with ...

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 map of the brain reveals how changes in neurons and microglia could explain depression and open the door to more precise ...

A new study investigating neuroinflammation in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain, a small, midbrain dopaminergic ...

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 ...

Incorporate other strategies. SAD lamps can be effective at tackling seasonal depression, but many people need a combination ...

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, ...

Doctors also encourage spending time outdoors during daylight hours, getting regular exercise, eating well-balanced meals, ...