Severity of Depression in Mothers of children suffering from Cerebral Palsy

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of motor disability in children with worldwide having incidence 2 per 1000 live births. Children CP have disability, decreased ability to walk, poor feeding and limited exposure sunlight. Malnutrition, behavior challenges deficits are causes depression their mothers. Aim: The present study focused estimate severity mothers, looking after suffering from severe compare scoring scores mothers healthy children. Methods: cross-sectional comparative included 21 controls (Mothers normal children). Depression was calculated by Beck Inventory (BDI). Results: A statistically significant difference observed between mean BDI II two groups Conclusion: Results revealed that more depressed than It imitates importance psychiatric, social family support mother along treatment child. Keywords: CP, depression, II.