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PTSD Assessment

Below is a list of problems and complaints that people sometimes have in response to stressful life experiences. Please read each one carefully. Then enter the appropriate number in the right-hand column to show how much you have been bothered by that problem in the last month. 
1 = Not at all 2 = A little bit 3 = Moderately 4 = Quite a bit 5 = Extremely 
Repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of a stressful experience from the past		
Repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience from the past		
Suddenly acting or feeling as if a stressful experience were happening again (as if you were reliving it)		
Feeling very upset when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past		
Having physical reaction (e.g. heart pounding, trouble breathing sweating) when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past		
Avoiding thinking about or talking about a stressful experience from the past or avoiding having feelings related to it		
Avoiding activities or situations because they reminded you of a stressful experience from the past		
Trouble remembering important parts of a stressful experience from the past		
Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy		
Feeling distant or cut off from other people		
Feeling emotionally numb or being unable to have loving feelings for those close to you		
Feeling as if your future will somehow be cut short		
Trouble falling or staying asleep		
Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts		
Having difficulty concentrating		
Being “super-alert” or watchful or on guard		
Feeling jumpy or easily startled		

To find your score, add up the numbers you entered. If your score is: 
0-16 = No symptoms of PTSD
17-20 = No to minimum symptoms of PTSD
21-29 = Mild symptoms of PTSD
30-49 = Moderate symptoms of PTSD
50-86 = Severe symptoms of PTSD

 Source: Weathers FW, et al. (1994). PCL-C for DSM-IV. Boston: National Center for PTSD, Behavioral Science Division.