PCL-5Ready
PTSD symptom severity (DSM-5)
PTSD severity (PCL-5) screening — PCL-5
The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report measure assessing the 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD.
- Time
- ~7 min
- Items
- 20
- For
- Adults who have experienced a traumatic event. 20 questions.
In the past month, how much were you bothered by…
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Source: Weathers FW, Litz BT, Keane TM, Palmieri PA, Marx BP, Schnurr PP. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). National Center for PTSD, 2013.
Screening tools indicate the likelihood of a condition — they are not a clinical diagnosis. A clear positive result is your cue to consult Dr. Sodhi or another qualified mental-health professional.