Anxiety and depression in mothers of newborns in intensive care units.

Objective: To evaluate the classification and factors associated with anxiety and/or depression in mothers of newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit and elaborate the nursing process after psychological testing.

Method: A study conducted with 91 mothers of newborns in intensive care of northeastern maternity, through a Beck anxiety and depression characterization and inventory form.

Results: Majority with severe anxiety (93.