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PCL-5

PTSD Screening (PCL-5)

In the past month, how much were you bothered by the following problems in response to a stressful experience?

This screen asks about reactions to stressful or traumatic events. If reading these items is distressing, you can stop and contact us instead.

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 experience were happening again

4. Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the experience

5. Having strong physical reactions when reminded (heart pounding, sweating)

6. Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the experience

7. Avoiding external reminders (people, places, situations)

8. Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience

9. Strong negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world

10. Blaming yourself or someone else for the experience or what happened after

11. Strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame

12. Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy

13. Feeling distant or cut off from other people

14. Trouble experiencing positive feelings

15. Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively

16. Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm

17. Being 'superalert,' watchful, or on guard

18. Feeling jumpy or easily startled

19. Having difficulty concentrating

20. Trouble falling or staying asleep

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