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Interview

"Estradiol acts as a natural protector of the female brain"

Interview

"There is a clear connection between changes in sex hormones in women and psychosis"

Dr. Bodyl Brand

Neuroscientist. Postdoctoral researcher in psychosis and women's mental health. Department of Psychiatry. Medical Sciences Division

University of Oxford

Treatment

What are SMART goals and how can they be useful in overcoming apathy?

SMART goals are a useful strategy for combating apathy because they help people set clear and achievable goals, preventing the demotivation that arises from trying to tackle large, unrealistic objectives.

How can behavioral activation help overcome apathy?

Behavioral activation is a cognitive-behavioral therapy strategy used to combat apathy. It's based on the principle that the desire to engage in activities arises once you've begun.

Negative symptoms

Why does apathy appear in psychotic disorders?

Apathy in psychosis is linked to alterations in the brain's dopaminergic circuits, which manage motivation and behaviors aimed at obtaining rewards or avoiding punishments.