The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a screening tool designed to identify persons with probable PTSD. Available data suggest the PC-PTS-5 screen should be considered "positive" if the respondent answers "yes" to any 3 items in the questions listed below. Those screening positive should have further assessment with a structured interview for PTSD, preferably performed by a mental health professional who has experience in diagnosing PTSD.
Sometimes things happen to people that are unusually or especially frightening, horrible, or traumatic.
For example:
If you have ever experienced this type of event, please answer the following questions.
In the past month, have you: