the process of major depressive disorder (mdd) in women referred to the health centers

background : major depressive disorder is one of the most widespread psychological problems in the world. the feelings of a person who is affected by this condition is boring. this article aimed to shed light on the experiences of women with major depressive disorder. methods : a qualitative approach with thematic analysis design has been used to describe the studied phenomenon as experienced by the participants. results : analysis of 92 codes from 12 interviewed participants brought about 4 main themes including loss, inappropriate marital life, cognitive errors, and economic condition. conclusions : this study revealed main concerns of the participants through their life and suggested that psychotherapists should be more sensitive to these aspects of their depress patients' experiences. key words : major depressive disorder, women, qualitative research, psychosocial factors.