PC-PTSD-5 Screening
PTSD test
Clinically validated 5 questions ~2 min
This is the PC-PTSD-5, the brief post-traumatic stress screen used across primary care and the VA. It first asks whether you have experienced a frightening or traumatic event, then five yes/no questions about the past month. It flags whether a fuller evaluation is worth seeking — it is not a diagnosis.
Your privacy
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Sometimes things happen that are frightening, horrible, or upsetting. In the past month, have you:
PC-PTSD-5 Your result
Your PC-PTSD-5 score
0 / 5
What this means
Sensible next steps
If you're in crisis right now
Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and open 24/7. You can also chat at 988lifeline.org.
This screening is an aid to understanding, not a medical diagnosis. Share the result with a qualified clinician — bring it to your next appointment.
Curious how reliable it is? See how accurate the PC-PTSD-5 is.