2011-11-102011-11-102003-08AZEVEDO, Celina Monteiro et al. Representação mental das relações de apego de um indivíduo diagnosticado com transtorno depressivo maior. Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas), Campinas, v. 20, n. 2, p. 51-62, ago. 2003. Disponível em: <http://www.scielo.br/pdf/estpsi/v20n2/v20n2a05.pdf>. Acesso em: 10 nov. 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0103-166X2003000200005.0103-166Xhttp://www.repositorio.ufpa.br:8080/jspui/handle/2011/2366The objective of this work was to evaluate the mental representation of attachment relationships in an individual diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. Previous studies suggested a connection between the attachment relationships established in the familial group and pathological functioning models. A case study was performed with a female patient presenting the disorder, who was attended at Ambulatório de Ansiedade e Depressão of Hospital Universitário Betina Ferro de Souza. Eight domiciliary interviews were carried out. The following instruments were used: a) Interview Script; b) Drawing of the Family; c) Family Drawing Checklist of Signs; e d) Family Drawing Global Rating Scales. The results suggested the establishment of anxious and hesitating attachment relationships, revealing a very high global pathology. We stress, therefore, the importance of a familial environment which would offer attention and care to its members, providing safety and favoring biopsychosocial health.porAcesso AbertoTranstorno depressivoDepressãoComportamento de apegoRelação familiarArtigo de Periódico