Your Results — PTSD Test:

PTSD Positive

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About your score

Current research suggests that the results of the PC-PTSD should be considered “positive” if a patient answers “yes” to any three items. Click “Your Answers” above to see your score for each question.

Description

The PC-PTSD is a 4-item screen that was designed for use in primary care and other medical settings and is currently used to screen for PTSD in veterans at the VA. The screen includes an introductory sentence to cue respondents to traumatic events. The authors suggest that in most circumstances the results of the PC-PTSD should be considered “positive” if a patient answers “yes” to any 3 items. Those screening positive should then be assessed with a structured interview for PTSD. The screen does not include a list of potentially traumatic events.

Source:

Prins, et al. (2004). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): Corrigendum. Primary Care Psychiatry 9(151).

PC-PTSSD is in the Public Domain and available at https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/screens/pc-ptsd.asp.

Your Answers

1. had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?
Yes (1)
2. tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?
Yes (1)
3. been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
Yes (1)
4. felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?
Yes (1)
5. felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?
Yes (1)

Your results indicate that you are experiencing some signs of PTSD.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

Next Steps

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This test was taken on March 2, 2021, 11:13 pm EST. To view this result on the web, visit:
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-results/?sid=80a426ff-ddc5-401b-aeab-648290991675

Learn more about Trauma & PTSD at https://screening.mhanational.org/trauma-ptsd/