The features of the influence of anxiety-depressive disorders on quality of life were studied in 145 patients with arterial hypertension . The hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) was used. For the study of QOL, a technique developed by Gladkov A.G. and others was used. (1982). A high incidence of anxiety-depressive symptoms among patients with hypertension was revealed. Among those with clinically significant anxiety and depression, the greatest number of patients were found with a significant decrease in QOL.