title: Depression among female registered nurses.
abstract: Depression, the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric illness, is characterized by feelings of sadness, pessimism, self-dislike and loss of energy, motivation and concentration. The relationship of self-esteem, assertiveness and anxiety to depression is studied in a group of female nurses. Recognizing predisposing factors in this high-risk group can begin a process to treat this illness.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Skinner
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires