Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test is a screening scale that assesses symptoms that may emerge after a traumatic experience. It covers symptom clusters such as re-experiencing, avoidance, negative changes in thoughts/mood, and hyperarousal.
- Questions
- 17
- Est. time
- ~8 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test measure?
- •Re-experiencing the trauma (memories, nightmares)
- •Avoidance of trauma reminders
- •Negative cognition/mood and hyperarousal
Who is it for?
Used to screen for PTSD symptoms in adults who have experienced a traumatic event.
How is the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored by symptom frequency/severity and symptom clusters are evaluated. High scores indicate pronounced PTSD symptoms and may warrant clinical evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
Which symptoms does the PTSD test assess?
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It assesses re-experiencing, avoidance, negative cognition/mood, and hyperarousal symptom clusters.
Does this test diagnose PTSD?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Does everyone who experiences trauma develop PTSD?
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No. Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event develops PTSD; the presence, duration, and functional impact of symptoms are evaluated by a professional.
Related scales
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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