title: A strategy to regain control: helplessness and depressive illness in women.
abstract: The feelings of helplessness which accompany depression in many women have known psychological, physiological and sociological causes. By including patients in the decision-making process, nurses can help them begin to take control over their lives.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Feely
mesh_terms: D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006380:Helplessness, Learned; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D012649:Self Concept