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 is not only a disorder of mood but also a condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, and can carry ...

Monkey experiments hint at a "motivation brake" pathway between two brain regions. Manipulating it may lead to new treatments ...

While 'Blue Monday' is mostly dismissed as pseudoscience and not credible, mental health experts use the third Monday in January to raise awareness about "winter blues" that can bring depression.

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 ...

Depression can make getting out of bed in the morning difficult and powering through a work day feel near-impossible. <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health ...

Researchers have discovered a break that could help ease a common symptom of depression. Discover more about it.

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, ...

The third Monday in January has earned the title of “Blue Monday,” widely regarded as the most miserable day of the year.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Whether or not the third Monday is January really is 'the most depressing day of the year', it's understandable if you feel ...

Researchers suggest that, from a clinical perspective, the findings provide mechanistic insight into motivational deficits central to psychiatric disorders.