The Anhedonia Project:

Finding Joy

Anhedonia

a term that describes a loss of pleasure, or joy. This means no longer enjoying the activities and experiences you used to enjoy.

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The Anhedonia Project is a 5-year research programme aimed at exploring anhedonia across different mental health conditions using a range of approaches.

Our aim is to make this work accessible to everyone — people who experience anhedonia, those who support them, and anyone who wants to understand it better.

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Explore the Site

Find out more about anhedonia, our research, and creative ways people are sharing their experiences.

🧠 About the Project

Learn about our five-year research programme and meet the team.

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💬 What Is Anhedonia?

Understand what anhedonia is, how it’s defined, and what it can feel like to experience or support someone with it.

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📰 News

Read the latest updates on our project and explore general news about anhedonia

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🔍 Opportunities to Get Involved

Discover opportunities to take part in current anhedonia research or share details of your own study.

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🧩 Resources

Explore practical tip cards, links to mental-health support, and helpful organisations for people with anhedonia and those who care for them.

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🎨 Creative Space

A collection of blogs, poetry, artwork, and personal reflections inspired by experiences of anhedonia and recovery.

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However you connect with anhedonia — through experience, care, research, or curiosity — we hope you’ll find something here that resonates.