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health5 months ago

Understanding High-Functioning Depression: The Hidden Struggle

High-functioning depression describes individuals who experience depression symptoms but continue to function normally in daily life, often hiding their struggles. Recognizable signs include emotional flatness, fatigue, poor concentration, and lack of joy, despite outwardly managing responsibilities. Experts emphasize that such depression is serious and warrants support, even if it isn't immediately obvious, and encourage seeking help through healthcare providers or support services.

via HuffPost UK|
#anhedonia#depression-symptoms#health
neuroscience1 year ago

"Beta Brain Waves Identified as Depression Marker"

A study identifies beta frequency neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as crucial for recognizing rewards and shaping behavior, which is altered in patients with depression. This neural signature could serve as a biomarker and potential treatment target for anhedonia, potentially leading to innovative therapies for mental health conditions involving disrupted reward processing.

via Neuroscience News|
#anhedonia#anterior-cingulate-cortex#beta-brain-waves
mental-health2 years ago

The Impact of Depression on Social Decision-Making: Insights from Anhedonia

A study conducted in France found that individuals with depression are less inclined than healthy individuals to choose seats next to cheerful people, and this inclination is correlated with the intensity of their anhedonia symptoms. The experiment revealed that both healthy and depressive individuals tend to avoid sitting next to visibly angry people, preferring instead to sit beside those who appear happy. However, individuals with depression showed a weaker preference for sitting next to happy people. The study sheds light on the altered valuation and diminished willingness to exert effort in approach/avoidance decisions in socio-emotional contexts in depression.

via PsyPost|
#anhedonia#depression#emotional-expressions
mental-health2 years ago

Unveiling Anhedonia: Shedding light on a prevalent yet neglected depression symptom

Anhedonia, the reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, is a common but often overlooked symptom of depression, affecting up to 75% of individuals with depression. Current treatment techniques for depression often do not adequately target anhedonia, leading to low response rates. Research suggests that therapies focusing on reward processing and antidepressants targeting neurotransmitters involved in the brain's reward system, such as dopamine, may be more effective in treating anhedonia. It is important for individuals experiencing anhedonia to seek help and treatment to alleviate symptoms.

via PsyPost|
#anhedonia#depression#mental-health