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Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) Test

Understand PTSD symptom severity and overall impact in about 8 minutes. Get a clear score to confirm concerns, guide treatment, and track progress over time.

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Questions: 398 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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125/195

Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (MSfCRP)

Assesses the severity of post-traumatic stress reactions and the intensity of related symptoms following traumatic experiences.

Low

Elevated

39 – 69: Low | 70 – 195: Elevated

A score of 125 falls in the Elevated range, indicating a high level of trauma-related symptom severity on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Veterans and active service

41%OF USERS

People with combat or duty-related trauma who already suspect PTSD and want to understand how severe the symptoms are.

Survivors of major trauma

34%OF USERS

Civilians who experienced events like accidents, assault, disasters, or sudden loss and need a clearer picture of symptom intensity.

Clients in ongoing therapy

25%OF USERS

People already working with a clinician who use the questionnaire to track changes over time and adjust treatment focus.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Mississippi PTSD Scale (MPS)

Average

78.8

Normal range

58.6 — 98.9

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max.

195

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below are statements summarizing a range of experiences reported by people who have lived through severe, extreme events and situations. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement.

- Completely false
- Sometimes true
- Somewhat true
- True
- Completely true
- Completely false
- Sometimes true
- Somewhat true
- True
- Completely true
- Completely false
- Sometimes true
- Somewhat true
- True
- Completely true

These are 3 of the 39 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) Test - Symptoms and Signs

psychopathology

ptsd

occupational psychology

This measure is used to quantify self-reported symptoms associated with combat-related posttraumatic stress and to support clinical judgment when PTSD is suspected. The Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) was developed for use with individuals exposed to combat and is commonly used to characterize symptom burden and related distress.

It consists of 39 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Responses yield a total score that can be used to describe symptom severity, monitor change over time, and inform treatment planning in conjunction with interview findings and other assessment data.

The Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) is attributed to John A. Fairbank. It is not a standalone diagnostic procedure and should be interpreted within the broader clinical context, including trauma history, functional impairment, and differential diagnostic considerations.

Author: John A. Fairbank, Terence M. Keane

Literature: Keane, T. M., Caddell, J. M., & Taylor, K. L. Mississippi scale for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: Three studies in reliability and validity. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1988.