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Apathy in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Susan G. Silva, Robert S. Marin

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Abstract Apathy is a common neurobehavioral feature in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. Apathy is often interpreted as a sign of depression or as a nonspecific symptom of other medical conditions. However, recent research indicates that the essential meaning of apathy is lack of motivation. This article presents a framework for the classification and differential diagnosis of apathy and addresses issues related to the assessment and treatment of apathy in neuropsychiatric patients.

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Abstract Apathy is a common neurobehavioral feature in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. Apathy is often interpreted as a sign of depression or as a nonspecific symptom of other medical conditions. However, recent research indicates that the essential meaning of apathy is lack of motivation. This article presents a framework for the classification and differential diagnosis of apathy and addresses issues related to the assessment and treatment of apathy in neuropsychiatric patients.

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Abstract Apathy is a common neurobehavioral feature in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. Apathy is often interpreted as a sign of depression or as a nonspecific symptom of other medical conditions. However, recent research indicates that the essential meaning of apathy is lack of motivation. This article presents a framework for the classification and differential diagnosis of apathy and addresses issues related to the assessment and treatment of apathy in neuropsychiatric patients.

Key concepts: Apathy, Depression (economics), Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Meaning (existential), Sign (mathematics), Clinical psychology

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