Understanding anhedonia in major depressive disorder in Japan: epidemiology and unmet needs from patients’ and physicians’ perspectives

Abstract Background Anhedonia (ANH), one of the core symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD), poses a significant health challenge. We evaluated the prevalence of ANH among MDD patients in Japan, and elucidated patient journey from patients’ and physicians’ perspective. Methods This cross-sectio...

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Published in:	BMC Psychiatry
Main Authors:	Mami Kasahara-Kiritani, Tadafumi Kato, Akihide Wakamatsu, Thomas Webb, Keira Herr, Lawrence Vandervoort, Nan Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Anhedonia Japan Major depressive disorder Physicians' perspectives Prevalence Treatment goals
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07089-4