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Mississippi Scale for a vigilant veteran at home.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD)
39 questions8 min
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 M...
Mississippi Scale for shows a veteran reflecting quietly.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD)
35 questions7 min
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 ...
PTSD Therapeutic Change shows a calm progress review.
  • ptsd
PTSD Therapeutic Change Questionnaire
8 questions2 min
Ongoing monitoring of posttraumatic stress symptoms can support clinical decision-making across the course of care. The PTSD Therapeutic Change Questionnaire is a brief m...
PTSD Screening Questionnaire in a terracotta study.
  • ptsd
PTSD Screening Questionnaire
10 questions2 min
This brief self-report measure is used to screen for the likelihood of posttraumatic stress symptoms following exposure to a potentially traumatic event. The PTSD Screeni...
Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences appear as distant attention.
  • dissociation
  • psychopathology
Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire
9 questions2 min
This self-report measure assesses dissociative experiences occurring during or immediately after a traumatic event. The Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnai...
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory shows a quiet reflection moment.
  • ptsd
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI)
21 questions4 min
This self-report measure evaluates perceived positive psychological change following exposure to a highly stressful or traumatic event. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory...
Traumatic Situations Questionnaire shows one woman reviewing.
  • abuse
  • psychopathology
Traumatic Situations Questionnaire (LEQ)
38 questions7 min
This measure is designed to support a structured review of lifetime exposure to potentially traumatic events. The Traumatic Situations Questionnaire (LEQ) is commonly use...
World Assumptions Scale shows calm consideration of fairness.
  • depression
  • irrational beliefs
World Assumptions Scale (WAS)
37 questions7 min
This self-report measure is designed to evaluate core assumptions about the self, other people, and the world that may shift following significant stress. The World Assum...
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale shows a calm review.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)
34 questions7 min
This clinician-administered, structured interview is designed to assess posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology and related functional impact. The Clinician-Administ...
Davidson Trauma Scale offers a calm symptom review.
  • ptsd
Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS)
34 questions7 min
Following exposure to a potentially traumatic event, self-report symptom measures can help characterize the current impact on functioning. The Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS)...
Impact of Event reactions linger after distress.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
Impact of Event Scale–Revised (IES-R)
22 questions5 min
This self-report measure is used to assess subjective distress following exposure to a specific traumatic event. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) helps character...
Combat Exposure Scale scene in a clinic.
  • ptsd
  • occupational psychology
Combat Exposure Scale (CES)
7 questions2 min
This measure provides a brief, structured estimate of an individual’s level of wartime operational stress exposure. The Combat Exposure Scale (CES) is commonly used in cl...
PTSD Test shows a quiet clinic assessment.
  • ptsd
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
20 questions4 min
Following exposure to a potentially traumatic event, a brief self-report measure can help characterize current symptom burden and inform next clinical steps. The PTSD Che...
PTSD Symptom Scale appears in a quiet clinic.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
PTSD Symptom Scale - Self-Report (PSS-SR)
17 questions4 min
This self-report measure is designed to screen and quantify the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms over a defined recent period. The PTSD Symptom Scale - Self-Repo...
Posttraumatic Growth and quiet change after crisis.
  • psychopathology
  • ptsd
Posttraumatic Growth and Devaluation Questionnaire
48 questions9 min
This self-report measure is designed to assess perceived psychological changes following exposure to highly stressful or traumatic events. The Posttraumatic Growth and De...
PTSD Symptom Checklist shows a father observing blocks.
  • childhood trauma
  • ptsd
PTSD Symptom Checklist for Parents (YCPC)
30 questions6 min
This parent-report measure is used to support early identification of posttraumatic stress symptoms in young children following potentially traumatic events. The PTSD Sym...
World Assumptions Scale: a compass guides trust.
  • depression
  • irrational beliefs
World Assumptions Scale (WAS)
32 questions6 min
After exposure to significant stress or trauma, an individual’s core beliefs about the self and the world may shift. The World Assumptions Scale (WAS) is a self-report me...
Complex PTSD Quiz: Adult pauses by clinic door.
  • ptsd
Complex PTSD (CPTSD) Symptom Quiz
64 questions10 min
Take this Complex PTSD (CPTSD) symptom quiz to reflect on patterns that can follow long-term or repeated trauma, such as emotional flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can significantly impact mental health and daily functioning. PTSD assessments can help you recognize symptoms and understand their effects on your life. These tools provide valuable insights into how traumatic experiences may influence your thoughts and behaviors.

The tests available here are grounded in established psychological principles to assess various PTSD-related symptoms, such as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, or emotional numbness. They can be particularly helpful if you're experiencing difficulty with sleep, persistent feelings of fear, or avoidance of reminders of past trauma. These assessments help you identify how these symptoms manifest and clarify their implications for your overall well-being.

Explore the PTSD tests below to gain better awareness of your experiences and consider steps towards healing and support.

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