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Adult PTSD Self-Report Measures
Adult PTSD Self-Report Measures
Below is an alphabetical list of adult self-report measures for PTSD. For each measure, a brief description, sample items, versions, and references are provided. Information on how to obtain the measure is also provided.
- Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS)
- Dissociative Subtype of PTSD Scale (DSPS)
- Dissociative Symptoms Scale (DSS) and Brief Dissociative Symptoms Scale (DSS-B)
- Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R)
- International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ)
- Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD (M-PTSD)
- Modified PTSD Symptom Scale (MPSS-SR)
- Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale for DSM-5 (PDS-5)
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Includes information on PCL for DSM-IV. - Trauma Symptom Checklist - 40 (TSC-40)
- Trauma Symptom Inventory-2 (TSI-2)
Measure availability: We provide information on a variety of measures assessing trauma and PTSD. These measures are intended for use by qualified mental health professionals and researchers. Measures authored by National Center staff are available as direct downloads or by request. Measures developed outside of the National Center can be requested via contact information available on the information page for the specific measure.
Other sources of information on measures and how to obtain them include:
