Stress & Pressure Self-Check
A practical reflection on overload, pressure, recovery and the effects of sustained stress.
Explore assessment →PCL-5 PTSD Symptom Screening
The PCL-5 asks how much you have been bothered by PTSD-related symptoms during the past month while keeping your worst stressful experience in mind. Interpretation should consider context and clinical history.
Before you begin: This is a screening or self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis. A score should be interpreted alongside duration, context, daily functioning and other relevant factors.
Interactive assessment
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How to understand your PCL-5 result
After you complete the assessment, the result page explains the score range, what it may suggest, what to consider next and which Holistic Mindverse resources may be relevant. This information is educational and does not establish a diagnosis.
About this self-assessment
CategoryTrauma & PTSD
Questions20
Time5–10 minutes
A 20-item measure of PTSD symptoms related to a stressful or traumatic experience during the past month.
Matched support
Practical Holistic Mindverse tools
Interactive exercises related to the themes explored by this assessment.
Source, scoring & use notes
Source: Weathers et al. (2013), PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Use note: The VA states that the PCL-5 is public domain and not copyrighted, and notes that it is intended for use by qualified health professionals and researchers.
Use note: The VA states that the PCL-5 is public domain and not copyrighted, and notes that it is intended for use by qualified health professionals and researchers.
When to consider professional support
If symptoms are persistent, worsening, causing significant distress or interfering with work, relationships, sleep or everyday functioning, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional. A screening result can help start a conversation, but it cannot replace an individualized assessment.