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PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

Take the free PCL-5 PTSD screening used by clinicians. Assess trauma and PTSD symptoms. Confidential results in 5 minutes.

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What this test measures

How the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 works.

About this scale

This assessment asks about your experiences over the past month. Each question is scored on a scale, and the total helps indicate the level of symptoms you may be experiencing.

How scoring works

  • Minimal (0-10 points)
  • Mild (11-20 points)
  • Moderate (21-32 points)
  • Severe (33-80 points)

Important notice

This screening is based on the PCL-5, developed by the National Center for PTSD. It is not a diagnostic tool. Only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose PTSD through a clinical evaluation. If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately.

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