Depression and apathy: examining an overlooked dimension
Elvira Anna Carbone·Pasquale De Fazio·Giulia Menculini·Emanuela Calabretta·Stefano Lodari·Alfonso Tortorella·Alessia Scalzo·Renato de Filippis·Marianna Rania·Cristina Segura-Garcia
Apathy is a significant yet frequently overlooked aspect of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), often confused with anhedonia, and with the potential to influence clinical outcomes and quality of life regardless of the severity of depressive symptoms. Despite its importance, the relationship between apathy and depression remains underrepresented in current research. This study aims to assess the prevalence of apathy in a sample of outpatients affected by MDD and to explore its clinical, cognitive,