Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PCL-5)

• DisclamerThis questionnaire (scale) is a screening tool only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Only a doctor can correctly interpret the test results and make a diagnosis.

• The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PCL-5) is a self-administered assessment tool for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

  The PTSD Checklist Online (PCL-5) is an assessment tool that can be completed in about 5-10 minutes. It was developed by the National Center for PTSD in the United States. The PCL-5 should not be used as a stand-alone diagnostic tool. The PTSD Questionnaire is a 20-item self-report scale for assessing the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms. The PCL-5 questions correspond to the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.

  The following are reactions that sometimes occur after a traumatic experience. Please read each item carefully and select the answer that reflects how much the issue has bothered you in the past month.

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  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PCL-5)

  • 1. Recurring and disturbing thoughts and memories or intrusive images of stressful experiences from the past?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 2. Recurring, disturbing dreams about stressful experiences?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 3. Suddenly feeling like the stressful experience is happening again (reliving the situation)?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 4. Did you feel depressed or sad when something reminded you of a stressful situation from the past?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 5. Strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (e.g., heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating)?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 6. Avoiding thinking or talking about a stressful situation in the past or avoiding feelings related to that situation?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 7. Avoiding certain activities or situations because they remind you of a stressful situation from the past?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 8. Do you have difficulty recalling important moments of stressful experiences from the past?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 9. Strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world around you (e.g., "I'm bad," "there's something very wrong with me," "no one can be trusted," "the world is a dangerous place")?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 10. Blaming yourself or others for the stressful experience or what happened after it?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 11. Strong negative emotions such as fear, terror, anger, guilt or shame?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 12. Loss of interest in the activity(s) that used to bring pleasure?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 13. Feeling of remoteness or separation from others?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 14. Do you have problems experiencing positive emotions (e.g., inability to feel joy or love for a loved one)?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 15. Irritation, outbursts of anger, aggressive behavior?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 16. Risky behavior that can be harmful?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 17. Being "on the alert" or "on the lookout"?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 18. Feeling of constant tension?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 19. Difficulty concentrating?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very
  • 20. Do you have trouble falling asleep or waking up at night?
    • Not at all
    • A little
    • Moderate
    • Tangible
    • Very

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  Your result: 0

  The results may indicate the absence of post-traumatic stress disorder.

  DisclamerThe test results are not a diagnosis. For a diagnosis, please consult your doctor and show him/her the test results.

• Sources:

  1. https://uk.e-medjournal.com/index.php/psp/article/view/8#tbl1
  2. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ptsd-checklist.asp