PC-PTSD-5: Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5
A 5-question screening tool designed to identify individuals who may have PTSD following exposure to a traumatic event.
About this screener
This brief screener helps identify potential PTSD symptoms. A positive screen indicates that a more comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional may be warranted.
Time to Complete
1-2 minutes
Questions
5 items
About This Screener
This brief screener helps identify potential PTSD symptoms. A positive screen indicates that a more comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional may be warranted.
This screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. A diagnosis of PTSD can only be made by a qualified healthcare provider through a comprehensive evaluation. The PC-PTSD-5 begins with an exposure question to determine if the symptom questions should be asked.
Developed by the VA National Center for PTSD. Public domain for clinical use.
Learn moreThis screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. A diagnosis of PTSD can only be made by a qualified healthcare provider through a comprehensive evaluation. The PC-PTSD-5 begins with an exposure question to determine if the symptom questions should be asked.
Developed by the VA National Center for PTSD. Public domain for clinical use. Reference