<p><b>OBJECTIVES:</b> To analyze the contribution of faith influence on the depressive symptoms in caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease.<br> <b>METHODS:</b> Cross-sectional study with 24 subjects of both sexes, with schooling over five years, ages from 26 to 70 years and attending caring for the elderly courses in the city of Jundiaí. A questionnaire was developed with information about affect...