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 ...

Burnout and depression, often confused due to similar symptoms like fatigue and low motivation, stem from different roots.

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 ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Holidays are a joyful time for many, but for others, heavy depression is a real, serious illness that many people face. WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw turns to our resident ...

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

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 ...

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 ...