Description: Used for ages 18+ years. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms. Items on the PCL-5 correspond with DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.
Learn more about the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Scoring: Higher score = more PTSD symptoms
Each item is rated from 0 to 4.
80 is the highest possible score.
Score ranges:
0-32, low
33+, high