Image by W2 Photography / Stocksy June 15, 2026 Depression can be debilitating, not only causing feelings of hopelessness and sadness, but also reducing a person's ability to feel positive emotions. The latter, also known as anhedonia, is a lesser-studied (and lesser-targeted) aspect of depression that, until now, hasn't received enough attention. But according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open1, addressing adhedonia could be a promising way to manage depression. Here's what they found.