PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Score Calculator
Evaluate post-traumatic stress severity based on the PCL-5 clinical assessment questionnaire.
Input Parameters
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PCL-5 Score
Expert Tip
A PCL-5 cutoff score of 31-33 suggests provisional PTSD diagnosis requiring diagnostic confirmation.
Calculation Methodology & Details
Formula
Assesses the DSM-5 criteria clusters: intrusion, avoidance, cognition, and arousal.
Important Disclaimer
The calculations provided are for educational and general informational purposes only. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
How PCL-5 is Scored
Follow these steps to use this calculator:
Rate Distress
Indicate how much you have been bothered by problems in the past month.
Read Rating
Identify if provisional PTSD threshold is met.
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ℹ️ About this Calculation
This psychiatric and behavioral health screening tool evaluates symptom severity across standardized clinical inventories (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, HAM-A) established by the APA and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Variable Glossary
Symptom Responses
Self-reported frequency Likert items over the past 2 weeks (not at all, several days, nearly every day).
Severity Classification
Cumulative score cutoffs demarcating minimal, mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe symptom tiers.
How to Calculate Step-by-Step
Step 1
Read each psychometric statement reflecting your recent thoughts, mood, or sleep quality.
Step 2
Select the rating option that best matches your experience over the designated recall timeframe.
Step 3
Review your total composite score, clinical category severity interpretation, and guidance recommendations.