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Is depression associated with apathy?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It can be: Apathy can be one of a group of,symptoms which point to,depression. This would involve losing interest in things that you used to care about, not finding excitement in activities or,people, indifferent,toward your work, etc. Talk with a counselor to,figure out why this,is happening and whether it is part of a depression which can be treated.

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Answered 5/14/2016

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