The following 20-question self-assessment is based on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), a tool developed by the American Psychiatric Association and published by the National Center for PTSD. It is part of a broader framework used by clinicians to assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

This version is designed for personal reflection — to help you better understand how certain symptoms may be affecting you. It does not provide a diagnosis, but may offer helpful insight into whether a conversation with a licensed mental health professional might be appropriate.

Please respond to each item based on how much it has bothered you in the past month. Your responses are 100% anonymous and no data is saved or shared.