PCL-5 PTSD Checklist (DSM-5)
The PCL-5 is the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, a 20-item self-report measure published by the US Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD. You rate how much each symptom has bothered you in the past month on a 0 to 4 scale. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis: only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose PTSD.
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About this checklist
Type
Checklist
Items
33
Category
Health & Medical
Updated
May 27, 2026
This checklist is a starting template, compiled from publicly available best-practice sources and reviewed regularly by our editors. Treat the items as a guide and adapt them to your situation. You can edit, add, remove, or reorder anything when you open the list in our builder.
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