PCL-5 PTSD Assessment
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 - A validated clinical screening tool
About PCL-5
The PCL-5 is a widely used, evidence-based tool for screening and monitoring PTSD symptoms.
Takes 5-7 Minutes
Answer 20 questions about symptoms you've experienced in the past month.
Not a Diagnosis
This is a screening tool. Only a qualified professional can diagnose PTSD.
In the past month, how much were you bothered by:
Please select the response that best describes how much you've been bothered by each problem.
Progress0 / 20 questions
1.Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience?
2.Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience?
3.Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)?
4.Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience?
5.Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?
6.Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?
7.Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)?
8.Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?
9.Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world?
10.Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it?
11.Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame?
12.Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?
13.Feeling distant or cut off from other people?
14.Trouble experiencing positive feelings (unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?
15.Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?
16.Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?
17.Being "super alert" or watchful or on guard?
18.Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
19.Having difficulty concentrating?
20.Trouble falling or staying asleep?
Please answer all questions to see your results