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PTSD Screening (PC-PTSD-5)

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Sometimes things happen that are extremely upsetting — things like a serious accident or fire, a physical or sexual assault, an earthquake or flood, a war, seeing someone be killed or badly injured, or having a loved one die through homicide or suicide. In your life, have you ever experienced this kind of event? If so, please answer each question for the past month.

Before You Begin

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results do not replace professional medical evaluation.

1. Have you ever had an experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?

2. In the past month, have you tried hard not to think about the experience or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?

3. In the past month, have you been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?

4. In the past month, have you felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?

5. In the past month, have you felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the experience or any problems it may have caused?

PC-PTSD-5 (Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5)

A validated 5-item self-report screening tool. Reference: Prins A, et al. The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5. Depression and Anxiety. 2016. It is not a diagnostic instrument.

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