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Neuroscience of apathy and anhedonia: a transdiagnostic approach

Abstract:
Apathy and anhedonia are common syndromes of motivation that are associated with a wide range of brain disorders and have no established therapies. Research using animal models suggests that a useful framework for understanding motivated behaviour lies in effort-based decision making for reward. The neurobiological mechanisms underpinning such decisions have now begun to be determined in individuals with apathy or anhedonia, providing an important foundation for developing new treatments. The findings suggest that there might be some shared mechanisms between both syndromes. A transdiagnostic approach that cuts across traditional disease boundaries provides a potentially useful means for understanding these conditions.
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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1038/s41583-018-0029-9

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Experimental Psychology
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Publisher:
Springer Nature
Journal:
Nature Reviews Neuroscience More from this journal
Volume:
19
Pages:
470–484
Publication date:
2018-06-26
Acceptance date:
2018-03-23
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EISSN:
1471-0048
ISSN:
1471-003X


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834412
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2018-04-08

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