PTSD Test Step 1 of 20 5% This assessment is a confidential tool to help you understand if your experiences and feelings following a traumatic event align with symptoms of PTSD. This is for your information only and is not a diagnosis. Disclaimer: This tool is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. If your results suggest potential PTSD symptoms, we recommend consulting a licensed mental health professional. Directions The following questions are about a difficult or traumatic event you have experienced (in or out of service). This could include direct combat, training accidents, seeing others harmed, military sexual trauma (MST), or any other event that was deeply distressing. Select the option that best represents your experience. Answer all 20 questions honestly to ensure accurate results. There are no right or wrong answers. Your results will provide an overview of how your experiences align with common PTSD symptoms and suggest next steps based on your score.1. Did you experience, witness, or were you repeatedly exposed to details of an event involving death, serious injury, or sexual violence? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 2. Do you have unwanted and intrusive memories of the event that pop into your head when you don't want them to? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 3. Do you have recurring, distressing dreams or nightmares related to the event? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 4. Do you ever have flashbacks, where you feel or act as if the event is happening all over again, right now? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 5. Do you experience intense emotional distress or strong physical reactions (e.g., heart pounding, sweating, trouble breathing) when something reminds you of the event? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 6. Do you try to avoid thinking or feeling anything related to the event? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 7. Do you go out of your way to avoid people, places, or situations that remind you of the event? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 8. Are there important parts of the event that you cannot remember? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 9. Do you have persistent negative beliefs about yourself or the world, such as 'I am damaged,' or 'The world is a completely dangerous place'? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 10. Do you carry persistent blame about the cause or outcome of the event? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 11. Are you stuck in a negative emotional state, like constant fear, anger, guilt, or shame? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 12. Have you lost interest in activities that used to be meaningful or enjoyable to you? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 13. Do you feel distant or cut off from people, even those you care about? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 14. Do you find it difficult to experience positive emotions like happiness, love, or joy? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 15. Are you more irritable or do you have angry outbursts, perhaps over small things? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 16. Do you find yourself acting in a reckless or self-destructive way (e.g., excessive drinking, reckless driving)? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 17. Do you feel constantly on guard, watchful, or on 'high alert'? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 18. Are you jumpy or easily startled by unexpected noises or movements? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 19. Do you have trouble concentrating or staying focused on a task? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 20. Do you have problems with sleep, such as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or having nightmares? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always