PC-PTSD-5 (DSM-5)

Brief primary-care screen: confirm a qualifying stressful/traumatic experience, then rate five symptoms over the past month.

Have you experienced a traumatic or extremely stressful event (for example, actual or threatened serious harm, sexual violence, or sudden violent death of others) that still affects you when you think about it?

Yes No

Over the past month, how often have you been bothered by each of the following?

Had nightmares about the event or thoughts about the event when you did not want to?

Tried hard not to think about the event or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event?

Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?

Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?

Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event or any problem the event caused?

Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.

PC-PTSD-5 (DSM-5)

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