MENTAL STATUS OF THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT LIQUIDATORS
Abstract
The article is devoted to the investigation ofpeculiarities of the mental status structure of Chernobyl accident liquidators. Changes in the mental status revealed among them may be qualified as the micromegaly symptoms. Presumably it may be connected both directly with radiation exposure and high stress and anxiety level of liquidators. Early detection of changes in mental status and individual approach to the therapy program development, psychological correction and rehabilitation of liquidators has particular significance.
About the Author
V. P. Vishnevskaya
State Educational Establishment "Institute of National Security of the Belarus Republic", Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
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For citations:
Vishnevskaya V.P. MENTAL STATUS OF THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT LIQUIDATORS. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena = Radiation Hygiene. 2009;2(3):45-49. (In Russ.)
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