[Abstract] Disasters are traumatic events that are always incongruent with our existing cognitive structures. Imme-diate negative psychological impact and traumatic related psychiatric disorders are popular among survivals involving the disasters. Super-haft of survivals involving the "5-12" Wenchuan earthquake experienced the symptoms of anx-iety or increased arousal. 12.59% of survivals were met with the ASD diagnosis. 21.29% of adults and 10.21% of adolescents were met with the PTSD diagnosis 5 months after the major earthquake. Immediately negative psy-chological impact and high prevalence of traumatic related psychiatric disorders among survivals were confirmed. More effort should be paid on the disaster related patients in emergency department with psychiatric issues. Also, the long-term psychological service is necessary for Sichuan Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects.

 [Key words] Psychological intervention; Disaster emergency management; "5.12" Wenchuan earthquake; Acutestress disorder; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

 Corresponding author: XU Bai-hua, Email: xubaihua501@126. com, http://www.100md.com(WANG Yong-guang XU Bai-hua ZHA)
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