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New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...

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Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

Researchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.... Read More...

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Could Cognitive Interventions be Useful in Treating Depression?

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2017

Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.... Read More...

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People with Anhedonia Do Experience Pleasure, Just Not As Often

Neuroscience NewsDecember 9, 2017

It is possible for those with anhedonia to enjoy experiences and feel pleasure, however, those with the disorder find it hard to maintain their positive emotions, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Many Different Types of Anxiety and Depression Exist

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Stanford researchers have identified five new categories of specific symptoms and brain area activation that can be applied to the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in a more specific manner.... Read More...

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Chemistry in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2017

Using a drug used to help treat addiction, researcher report exposing people to their favorite songs no longer elicit feelings of pleasure.... Read More...

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Not Feeling the Music? Lack of Joy From Music Linked to Brain Disconnection

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2017

People with musical anhedonia have reduced connectivity between brain areas associated with reward and sound processing, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Do the Brains of People Who Don’t Like Music Work?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2016

Researchers explain the neural mechanisms behind a person's lack of sensitivity to music.... Read More...

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Brain Structure That Tracks Negative Events Backfires in Depression

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2016

In depressed people, the habenula functions abnormally, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 10, 2016

According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.... Read More...

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Reward Circuits Weakened by Inflammation in Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2015

Researchers find high level of inflammation markers in the blood of people with depression. The research indicates persistent inflammation affects brain areas associated with the more stubborn symptoms of depression.... Read More...

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Rapid Agent Restores Pleasure Seeking Ahead of Other Antidepressant Action

Neuroscience NewsOctober 20, 2014

Treatment resistant bipolar disorder patients experienced a reversal of a key symptom 40 minutes after a single infusion of ketamine, a new study reports.... Read More...

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