Mental Health Blog

Anhedonia is the inability or reduced ability to feel pleasure. When a person suffers from anhedonia, they lose interest in the activities, hobbies, or experiences they used to love.

It has been associated with many mental disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder.1 People who have physical conditions like chronic pain and Parkinson’s disease may also experience anhedonia.

This article discusses the types, causes, and symptoms of anhedonia. It also covers how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Anhedonia