Objective To compare the cognitive function of the patients with major depressive disorder( MDD)and schizophrenia( SCH) when the symptoms are stable. Methods 40 patients with MDD,44 patients with SCH and 41 healthy controls were measured with repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status( RBANS). The severity of the symptoms was measured by Hamilton depression scale( HAMD) and Hamilton anxiety scale( HAMA) for patients with MDD,and positive and negative syndrome scale( PANSS) for SCH. R...