The role of anhedonia in anorexia nervosa

Authors

  • Vivian Alves Trajano de Oliveira Estudante de Medicina, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25118/2236-918X-6-4-5

Keywords:

Anorexia nervosa, anhedonia, depression

Abstract

Anhedonia is a feature of anorexia nervosa. Inability to experience pleasure from eating has a crucial role in this disorder. However, the loss of pleasure in performing any other activity may play an even more important role in the maintenance of this disorder.

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Published

2016-08-31

How to Cite

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Oliveira VAT de. The role of anhedonia in anorexia nervosa. Debates em Psiquiatria [Internet]. 2016 Aug. 31 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];6(4):42-4. Available from: https://revistardp.org.br/revista/article/view/127

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