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 Primary Care PTSD Screen scale (PC-PTSD-5) is a screening tool designed to identify individuals with a probable post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sometimes people experience events that are unusually or especially frightening, horrible or traumatic.
Sometimes people experience events that are unusually or especially frightening, horrible or traumatic.
- a war
- a serious accident or fire
- a physical or sexual assault or abuse
- an earthquake or flood
- seeing someone be killed or seriously injured
- having a loved one die through homicide or suicide.
If you have ever experienced this type of event, please, answer the questions below:
In the past month, have you…:
1. Had nightmares about the traumatic event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?
2. Tried hard not to think about the traumatic event(s) or went out of your way to avoid the situation that reminded you of the event(s)?
3. Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled (“phobic reaction”)?
4. Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?
5. Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?
Your result:
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