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

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

Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.

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

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

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 ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

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

Depression still remains a taboo as well as a misunderstood topic despite much growing awareness. One of the most common and ...

If you struggle with depression, you probably know how heavy it can feel, as if an invisible weight is pulling you down. One of the most painful ironies of depression is that it often drains people of ...