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Take Our Quick & Easy PTSD Questionnaire

Experiencing trauma can affect your thoughts, feelings, and daily life in ways you might not expect. Many people experience distressing memories, anxiety, or avoidance after a traumatic event. This short screening tool can help you reflect on whether you may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD.
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PTSD Questionnaire

6 QUESTIONS 2 MINUTES

For each of the following, answer "Yes" or "No" based on your experience in the past month.

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Had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?
YesNo

Tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?
YesNo

Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
YesNo

Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?
YesNo

Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the events(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?
YesNo

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Important: Questionnaires like this are best completed in the presence of a qualified clinician who can appropriately interpret the scoring and results in the context of your overall health and history. Self-scoring may lead to misinterpretation and should not be used as the sole basis for any health decisions.

This health survey is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any personal health concerns. Completion of this survey does not establish a patient-clinician relationship. Responses are NOT monitored. If you are thinking of harming yourself or others please call toll-free 9-8-8 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7), 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. By proceeding, you acknowledge this disclaimer and agree that this tool is for general awareness only. You assume all risks associated with its use. The survey administrators are not liable for reliance on its content.

The above questionnaire is based on the PC-PTSD-5 (Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5), developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / National Center for PTSD. The PC-PTSD-5 was originally published as: Prins, A., Bovin, M.J., Smolenski, D.J., Marx, B.P.,Kimerling, R.,Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A., Kaloupek, D. G., Schnurr, P. P., & Tiet, Q. Q. (2016). The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5): Development and evaluation within a veteran primary care sample. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31(10), 1206–1211. The tool is freely available for clinical, educational, and informational use.