Apathy: What is apathy

What is apathy ? “ Apathy ” is a term healthcare professionals use to describe a lack of goal-directed activity and motivation compared to previous behavior. It can also look like a lack of spontaneity, interest or emotional expression. Apathy is a symptom and/or complication of several neurological conditions. Some experts consider it to be a syndrome (a collection of symptoms that often happen together, but aren’t necessarily a specific condition). Apathy is a lack of interest in life activities and social interaction. It can affect your quality of life. Apathy is a highly prevalent, disabling and treatment resistant syndrome. It is defined as a quantitative reduction of goal-directed activity in comparison to the patient's previous level of in multiple dimensions including behavior/cognition, emotion and social interaction. It has been described in … Apathy is an emotional state beyond mere disinterest, impacting various aspects of an individual's life. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help find the underlying cause and treat apathy ...