Motivation and enjoyment can return within 2 to 8 weeks of starting depression treatment, but it often improves more slowly than other symptoms because it’s influenced by many factors. Combining ...

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 ...

Something changed when Sasha W. noticed the hot pink running shoes sitting in the corner of her bedroom. She was 27 at the time and struggling with the worst depressive valley of her life. As she lay ...

It's a question many of us ponder, especially when our usual zest for life, fitness goals, or healthy eating habits takes a backseat. While a lack of motivation can definitely feel disheartening, it's ...

A new study published this week in Molecular Psychiatry by Emory University researchers has revealed a promising new avenue for treating motivational deficits in patients suffering from depression.