Your result
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Below the screening range, but with a matching pattern
You scored 20, below the range of 31–33. Your answers do match the symptom pattern for PTSD, with enough problems in all four groups, so an assessment may still be worthwhile. Talk to a doctor or psychologist.
Where you stand
20 of 80If this brought something up
Thinking about a difficult experience can be hard. Talk to someone you trust, or contact a helpline: in the US and Canada call or text 988, in the UK and Ireland call Samaritans on 116 123, and in other countries you can find one at findahelpline.com. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
The PCL-5 is a screening form, not a diagnosis. It does not check what you went through, and problems such as poor sleep or trouble concentrating can have other causes. Only a health professional can diagnose PTSD after a thorough assessment.
The four symptom groups
PTSD is described in four groups of symptoms. A problem counts as a symptom when you answered “Moderately” or higher. The pattern matches when every group has enough symptoms.
- RelivingMemories, dreams and strong reactions to remindersSymptoms: 2 (needs 1)
- AvoidanceKeeping away from thoughts and remindersSymptoms: 1 (needs 1)
- Thoughts and moodNegative beliefs, guilt, distance from othersSymptoms: 2 (needs 2)
- Tension and reactionsIrritability, alertness, sleep and concentrationSymptoms: 2 (needs 2)
Your answers match this pattern.
Your answers
Each answer gives 0 to 4 points. Answers of 2 or more are highlighted.
Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience?
Moderately · 2Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience?
Not at all · 0Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)?
A little bit · 1Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience?
Moderately · 2Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?
Not at all · 0Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?
A little bit · 1Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)?
Moderately · 2Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?
Not at all · 0Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)?
A little bit · 1Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it?
Not at all · 0Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame?
Moderately · 2Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?
Not at all · 0Feeling distant or cut off from other people?
A little bit · 1Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?
Moderately · 2Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?
A little bit · 1Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?
A little bit · 1Being “superalert” or watchful or on guard?
Not at all · 0Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
Not at all · 0Having difficulty concentrating?
Moderately · 2Trouble falling or staying asleep?
Moderately · 2
Good to know
- Research puts the score that suggests probable PTSD at 31–33, but the best limit varies between groups and purposes.
- There are no research-based severity levels for the PCL-5, so we do not label your score as mild or severe.
- The total score generally gives more reliable results than the symptom pattern. If either one points that way, a proper assessment is the next step.
- If you take the form again later, a change of about 10 points is the suggested sign of a real change.
What helps
PTSD can be treated. These are treatments with research behind them:
- Prolonged exposureYou work through the memories and the situations you avoid, step by step, with a therapist.
- Cognitive processing therapyYou look at how the event changed the way you think about yourself, others and the world.
- EMDRYou recall the memory in a structured way while following guided eye movements or similar.
What you can do next
If the result fits how you feel, or the problems get in the way of work, sleep or relationships, talk to your doctor. Feel free to bring this result along.