This study investigates the presence of depressive disorders in hospitalized patients to prevent and reduce the risk of developing psychological pathology (anxious-depressive symptoms). Two tests were used: the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The GHQ-12, a self-report questionnaire, was administered to 140 subjects from eight departments of a university hospital, medical faculty, and social services. The PHQ, another self-report questionnaire, was also administered to the same subjects. The results showed that the GHQ-12 did not reveal any non-psychotic mental disorders, except for some problems with insomnia and stress in the female group. However, the PHQ revealed the presence of minor depressive symptoms in all groups, with the experimental groups showing a greater number of depressive symptoms compared to the control groups. The study concludes that depressive symptoms are present in hospitalized populations, and detecting these symptoms is crucial for protecting and caring for patients with depressive disorders. The findings highlight the importance of implementing preventive programs and psychological interventions in hospitals to address the psychological well-being of patients.This study investigates the presence of depressive disorders in hospitalized patients to prevent and reduce the risk of developing psychological pathology (anxious-depressive symptoms). Two tests were used: the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The GHQ-12, a self-report questionnaire, was administered to 140 subjects from eight departments of a university hospital, medical faculty, and social services. The PHQ, another self-report questionnaire, was also administered to the same subjects. The results showed that the GHQ-12 did not reveal any non-psychotic mental disorders, except for some problems with insomnia and stress in the female group. However, the PHQ revealed the presence of minor depressive symptoms in all groups, with the experimental groups showing a greater number of depressive symptoms compared to the control groups. The study concludes that depressive symptoms are present in hospitalized populations, and detecting these symptoms is crucial for protecting and caring for patients with depressive disorders. The findings highlight the importance of implementing preventive programs and psychological interventions in hospitals to address the psychological well-being of patients.