PTSD Checklist For DSM-5 (PCL-5)
The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. The PCL-5 has a variety of purposes, including: monitoring symptom change during and after treatment, screening individuals for PTSD and making a provisional PTSD diagnosis. The gold standard for diagnosing PTSD is a structured clinical interview such as the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5). When necessary, the PCL-5 can be scored to provide a provisional PTSD diagnosis.
This measure was developed by staff at VA’s National Center for PTSD and is in the public domain and not copyrighted. In accordance with the American Psychological Association’s ethical guidelines, this instrument is intended for use by qualified health professionals and researchers. Available on https://www.ptsd.va.gov
This questionnaire is provided for PsychU member’s screening and educational purposes only and is not to be used as a diagnostic tool.
Resource: VA.gov | Veterans Affairs. (n.d.). https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ptsd-checklist.asp
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