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PTSD Self-Assessment

Based on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

This assessment uses the standard screening tool for identifying symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

⚠️ Content Warning

This assessment contains questions about potentially distressing experiences including trauma, violence, and their effects. Please take care of yourself and stop if you feel overwhelmed.

If you need immediate support, please use the crisis resources above or contact a mental health professional.

📋 Instructions

In the past month, how much were you bothered by the following problems?

Please answer each question honestly based on how you've been feeling. This assessment typically takes 5-7 minutes to complete.

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, situations)

8. Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience

9. Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example: "I am bad," "No one can be trusted," "The world is completely dangerous")

⚠️ Important Notes

  • This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument
  • Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional
  • If you're experiencing severe symptoms, please seek professional help immediately
  • Your responses are processed locally and are not stored or transmitted