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Apathy in Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 November 2014
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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- CNS Spectrums , Volume 4 , Issue 4: Psychiatric Aspects of Medical Illness , April 1999 , pp. 31 - 34,47-50
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- Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1999
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