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15 November 2022

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire (PCL-5)

15 November 2022
PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)
PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)
Disclaimer This questionnaire (scale) is only a screening tool that is not intended for self-diagnosis and self-treatment. Only a doctor can correctly interpret the test results and establish a diagnosis.

The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PCL-5) Questionnaire is a self-report tool for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

The Online PTSD Questionnaire (PCL-5) is a self-assessment tool that can be completed in approximately 5-10 minutes. It was developed by the US National Center for PTSD. PCL-5 should not be used as a single diagnostic tool. The PTSD Questionnaire is a 20-item scale for assessing by yourself whether there is PTSD present and how severe are its symptoms. PCL-5 questions meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.

The following are reactions that sometimes occur after a traumatic experience. Read each item of the PTSD questionnaire carefully and select an answer that reflects how much you have been bothered by the problem in question over the past month.

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PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)
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 (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?
6. Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?
7. Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience?
8. Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?
9. Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)?
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 (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?
15. Irritable behaviour, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?
16. Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?
17. Being “superalert” or watchful or on guard?
18. Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
19. Having difficulty concentrating?
20. Trouble falling or staying asleep?
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