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Depression and dysphoria effects on the interpersonal perception of negative and positive moods and caring relationships: Effects of antidepressants, amphetamine, and methylphenidate

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An inverse relationship exists between an individual’s degree of negative affect and the interpersonal perception of friendliness, sympathy and empathy, acceptance, warmth, regard, and genuineness, and the converse relationship persists for the perception of sadness and anger. Thus, a “negative interpersonal bias” exists in those with diagnoses of depression or dysphoria. There is evidence that psychostimulants (ie, amphetamine or methylphenidate) and antidepressants can reverse or improve these negative interpersonal perceptions in a positive way, especially in individuals with dysphoria, depression, and anxiety. The theoretic and therapeutic implications of these relationships are discussed herewith.

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Janowsky, D.S. Depression and dysphoria effects on the interpersonal perception of negative and positive moods and caring relationships: Effects of antidepressants, amphetamine, and methylphenidate. Curr Psychiatry Rep 5, 451–459 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-003-0084-3

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