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Objective To study the influence of cognitive behavioral intervention on the quality of marriage and family function in patients with depression. Methods 146 hospitalized patients with depression were divided into study group and control group according to the set sequence. The study group were given cognitive behavioral intervention and the control group were given routine nursing.All patients were assessed by Hamilton depression scale (HAMD), Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA), family functioning (FAD), marriage quality questionnaire (ENRICH) to evaluate the depression and family function. Results The difference in ENRICH total score, marital satisfaction, conflict resolution, children and marriage, leisure activities and the relationship with family and friends,FAD total score, problem solving, emotional response was statistically significant between before and after the intervention of the study group ( <0.05) . In the 6th weeks, the difference in ENRICH total score, marital satisfaction, conflict resolution methods, children and marriage,leisure activities and the relationship with family and friends, FAD total score, problem solving,emotional response was statistically significant between the two groups ( <0.05);The difference in HAMD,HAMA score was statistically significant between the 0th and 6 th weeks of the two groups ( <0.05) . There was a negative correlation between HAMA and conflict resolution factor (=-0.48, <0.05) . There was a positive correlation between FAD and the HAMD total score (=0.43,<0.05) . There was a negative correlation between ENRICH and HAMD total scores (r=-0.46, <0.05) .Conclusion The cognitive behavioral intervention can improve the family function and the quality of marriage in patients with depression.