Research progress of emotional blunting in mental disorders
- VernacularTitle:情感迟钝在精神疾病中的研究进展
- Author:
Yuyu ZHANG
1
;
Min CAI
1
;
Nailong TANG
1
;
Runxin LYU
1
;
Yaochi ZHANG
1
;
Nian LIU
1
;
Huaning WANG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Mental disorders; Emotional blunting; Neurobiology
- From: Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2024;57(7):449-454
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Emotional blunting is primarily characterized by a lack of emotional response to positive and negative stimuli, manifesting as a disinterest in surroundings or a cessation of caring about things used to matter. It can significantly and negatively impact patients′ work, social interactions, and family life, consequently leading to declined quality of life and fewer social responsibilities. While emotional blunting gradually attracted researchers′ interest, there is still a lack of clinical knowledge and relevant studies to date. The terms of apathy and emotional blunting have been interchangeably used when describing similar symptoms of affective disorders in previous studies. This article reviews studies on emotional blunting in various mental disorders, including assessment tools, neurobiological mechanisms, and treatment strategies, to provide a more thorough understanding and reference for clinical treatment.
