The Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Caring Behaviors Among Psychiatric Nurses in Greece : Emotional Intelligence and Caring Behaviors in Mental Healthcare.

The effect of emotional intelligence in the field of mental health is of particular interest, as it is an intensely emotional field. The nursing staff has as an object the healthcare of people with mental problems, where emotions and their management are key factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of emotional intelligence and caring behaviors among mental health nurses as well as the correlation between these variables.