{"id":20,"count":64,"description":"The relationship between motivation and mental health is complex and reciprocal. Mental health conditions can influence motivation, while motivation can also influence mental health.  In one direction, mental health conditions can lead to a reduction in motivation. For instance, a common symptom of depression is anhedonia, or a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, which is a direct reduction in intrinsic motivation. Similarly, anxiety disorders can lead to avoidance behavior, driven by a specific kind of negative extrinsic motivation.  Conversely, a lack of motivation, particularly sustained over time, can lead to mental health issues. For instance, low levels of motivation to engage in healthy behaviors (like exercise, socializing, etc.) can contribute to the development of conditions like depression or anxiety. Similarly, low motivation can also be a barrier to recovery or management of existing mental health conditions.  The interaction of motivation and mental health is why many therapeutic approaches, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), incorporate strategies for enhancing motivation, like motivational interviewing or the development of personal goals.","link":"https:\/\/www.abmotivation.com\/motivation-and-mental-health\/","name":"Motivation and Mental Health","slug":"motivation-and-mental-health","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abmotivation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/20"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abmotivation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abmotivation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abmotivation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}