PCL-5: PTSD Screening Test - a scientifically supported 20 question test that helps you reflect on how past difficult experiences may be affecting you now. It determines if you’re experiencing any symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This isn't a diagnostic test, if what you're experiencing concerns you, please reach out to a mental health professional who can provide proper support.
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Explore Offload for therapistsWeathers FW, Litz BT, Keane TM, Palmieri PA, Marx BP, Schnurr PP. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): Development and initial psychometric evaluation. Psychological Assessment. 2013;25(3):1355-1363. doi:10.1037/a0032227 This original validation study describes the development of the PCL-5 to align with the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. The authors detail its psychometric properties, establishing it as a reliable and valid measure for assessing PTSD symptoms in both clinical and research settings.
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