The purpose of this research was to examine the psychological states of the victims of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (January 17, 1995) six months after. Assessment was made using a questionnaire consisting of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) items from DSM-IV, items on emotional and behavioral coping and those on life stance and disaster consciousness. The results were as follows: (a) “Loss of houses” and “fear of death” had a great psychological impact.(b) “Attachment to family members” and “cognitive control” were exercised very frequently as psychological means to cope with and overcome post-traumatic states.“Talking-through” was also used very frequently and would be effective as behavioral means.(c) A large number of people accepted the earthquake as “a natural phenomenon”.(d) As to changes of life stance three factors emerged, i. e., an awareness of importance of maintaining usual life, a sense of helplessness and a pleasure-oriented attitude.