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

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

Clarify how severe PTSD symptoms are in about 7 minutes when PTSD is already suspected. Get a focused 35 item profile to support treatment planning and track change over time.

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98/175

Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (MSfCRP)

Assesses the severity of post-traumatic stress reactions following exposure to traumatic events.

Lower severity

Elevated severity

39 – 69: Lower severity | 70 – 175: Elevated severity

A score of 98 falls in the Elevated severity range, indicating more pronounced post-traumatic stress reactions in this measure.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Combat-exposed veterans

46%OF USERS

Former service members with suspected or confirmed PTSD use it to gauge symptom severity and track changes during treatment.

Trauma-affected civilians

34%OF USERS

People exposed to violence, accidents, disasters, or assault take it to clarify how strongly trauma symptoms are affecting daily life.

Clinician-referred patients

20%OF USERS

Clients already in therapy or psychiatric care complete it when a specialist needs a quick, objective severity measure for planning and monitoring.

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Mississippi PTSD Scale (MPS)

Average

123

Normal range

98.4 — 147.6

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max.

175

Majority

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the severity of symptoms commonly associated with post-traumatic stress following a traumatic event. It is used to estimate symptom intensity and overall impact.

When is this questionnaire most appropriate to use?

It is most appropriate when PTSD is already suspected or established and severity needs to be confirmed or monitored. It is not intended as a broad initial screening tool.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. It contains 35 items.

Who can complete it?

It was originally developed for combat-exposed military populations, and civilian versions are also used. Selection should match the respondent’s background and the setting’s standard practice.

How should the results be used in practice?

Results support clinical decision-making by indicating symptom severity and change over time. Interpretation should be combined with clinical interview findings and other assessment information.

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

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This measure is used to quantify the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms associated with combat exposure. The Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) is typically administered when PTSD is already suspected or identified and a structured symptom severity estimate is needed.

It is a 35 items self-report questionnaire completed in about 7 minutes. Items assess a range of trauma-related complaints commonly observed in combat-related presentations and can support clinical formulation, treatment planning, and longitudinal symptom monitoring.

The Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD) is not intended to serve as a stand-alone diagnostic instrument and should be interpreted in the context of a comprehensive clinical interview and other relevant assessment data. It was developed by James A. Caddell and John A. Fairbank.

Author: James A. Caddell, 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.

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