[The psychological sequelae of the accident]

The psychological status of rescuers of consequences of Chernobyl's disaster, having planned stationary examination and treatment of common somatic diseases, has been examined. The age of men represented the study group was 35-54 years old. The next methodics have been used: questionnaire MMPI (adapted by L. N.Sobchik), the method of colour choice (adapted version of Liusher's test) and questionnaire of Spilberger-Khanin. The results of medical-psychological examination showed the development in rescuers of common dysadaptation and stress state, characterized by depressive-hypochondriac state with high anxiety. The course of psychotherapeutic activities made possible to improve essentially the psychological status of the patients.