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Ptsd Symptoms Self-Assessment

A brief, trauma-informed assessment to understand what your body and mind are telling you right now. You are in control of this. Skip anything that feels like too much.

3 min7 questionsBased on PCL-5-informed screenerFree & private

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Understanding Your Trauma Symptoms

A brief, trauma-informed assessment to understand what your body and mind are telling you right now. You are in control of this. Skip anything that feels like too much.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR ptsd symptoms specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by the PCL-5 (Weathers et al., 2013) across 4 PTSD clusters

This ptsd symptoms quiz uses 7 evidence-based questions informed by the PCL-5-informed screener to evaluate the severity and impact of ptsd symptoms on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It draws on the PCL-5 structure used by trauma clinicians worldwide but does not replace clinical assessment. If your results concern you, please consult a trauma-specialized therapist or healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Signs Worth Paying Attention To(Score 1-3)

Your trauma symptoms appear to be at a manageable level right now. That does not mean they are not real. It means this is the best possible window for intervention. Women in our data who addressed res

Your Symptoms Deserve More Than Endurance(Score 4-6)

You are carrying a moderate trauma burden. In our dataset, this range often corresponds to women who have been managing symptoms for years through sheer willpower, but the management is costing them.

What You Are Carrying Is Heavy. And Treatable.(Score 7-10)

Your trauma symptoms are significant. In our data, PTSD symptoms had the highest severity rating of any problem in the mental health cluster: 4.23 out of 5. You are not alone in the intensity of what

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ptsd symptoms quiz measure?

This ptsd symptoms quiz uses 7 evidence-based questions informed by the PCL-5-informed screener to assess the severity and impact of ptsd symptoms on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this ptsd symptoms quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the PCL-5-informed screener, a clinically validated instrument (Weathers, F. W. et al. (2013). The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). National Center for PTSD.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of ptsd symptoms severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this ptsd symptoms quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It contains 7 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about ptsd symptoms at wellls.com/problems/ptsd-symptoms, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing ptsd symptoms.

Read the full ptsd symptoms article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).