Tap anywhere to close

Screening Assessment

PTSD Screening

PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) Simplified

A brief assessment to identify potential PTSD symptoms following traumatic experiences. Not a diagnosis.

Duration

10 Questions

Format

5-Point Scale

Assessment

Evidence-Based

Question 1 of 100% Complete

Have you experienced or witnessed a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence?

Examples: accident, assault, combat, natural disaster, sudden loss.

NeverVery often

About This Screening

This evidence-based screening tool is designed to help you understand your mental health. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment, but rather a starting point for self-assessment and conversation with healthcare providers.

Sources

  • PCL-5

    PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 from the VA

  • ISTSS

    International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation