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

At Stanford, a treatment that aims magnetic pulses at the brain is showing results for people with treatment-resistant ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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