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Abstract
Emotional intelligence has a great impact on mental health. The present study aims at assessing the relationship between emotional intelligence and the levels of depression among patients with depressive disorders. A descriptive correlational design was used. The sample consisted of (106) patients who were diagnosed by a psychiatrist as being affected with depressive disorders at psychiatric outpatient clinics in Mansoura University Hospitals. Data were collected through assessing the socio demographic characteristics, the levels of depression using Beck Depression Inventory BDI-II, and the emotional intelligence using Barchard emotional intelligence scales. Results revealed a varied, significant negative correlation between level of depression and positive expressivity, attending emotion, responsive joy, emotion and decision making and empathetic concern. In conclusion, there is a highly significant relationship between the level of depression and emotional intelligence. Therefore, it is recommended to assess the effect of emotional intelligence programs on preventing and managing depression. In addition to, use programs based on emotional intelligence in psychotherapy.