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R Finlay-Jones

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A syndrome known as acedia, characterized by mood disturbance, lack of productivity, and emotional numbness, is described. This condition may stem from a deficit of fulfilling work.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Psychology
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • A syndrome with distinct symptoms has been recognized since antiquity.
    • This condition is historically known as acedia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a syndrome characterized by mood disturbance, anhedonia, and apathy.
    • To differentiate this syndrome from mild depression.
    • To explore potential etiological factors, specifically the lack of satisfying work.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical and clinical descriptions of the syndrome.
    • Comparative analysis with criteria for mild depression.

    Main Results:

    • The syndrome presents with a triad of symptoms: fear/sadness, inability to perform useful tasks, and insensitivity to pain/pleasure.
    • Arguments for distinguishing acedia from mild depression are presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Acedia is a distinct syndrome with a unique symptom cluster.
    • A lack of satisfying work is proposed as a potential cause for acedia.