Anhedonia

GLOSSARY

The loss of pleasure stemming from a complex and multifaceted series of neuropsychological and neurobiological processes affecting hedonic function, desire, effort/motivation, anticipation, and consummatory pleasure.

Sad woman sitting under a dark rain cloud representing depression and mental health struggles.
Sad woman sitting under a dark rain cloud representing depression and mental health struggles.

Reference:


Rizvi, S. J., Pizzagalli, D. A., Sproule, B. A., & Kennedy, S. H. (2016). Assessing anhedonia in depression: Potentials and pitfalls. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 65, 21-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.03.004