A PTSD screening tool based on validated criteria evaluating intrusive symptoms, avoidance, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It affects approximately 3-4% of adults in any given year, though many more experience some trauma-related symptoms. This screening tool evaluates the four main symptom clusters of PTSD: re-experiencing (intrusive memories, flashbacks), avoidance (avoiding reminders of trauma), negative cognitions/mood, and hyperarousal (being on edge, sleep difficulties). This test is a screening tool only and not a diagnostic assessment.
This test is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It affects approximately 3-4% of adults in any given year, though many more experience some trauma-related symptoms. This screening tool evaluates the four main symptom clusters of PTSD: re-experiencing (intrusive memories, flashbacks), avoidance (avoiding reminders of trauma), negative cognitions/mood, and hyperarousal (being on edge, sleep difficulties). This test is a screening tool only and not a diagnostic assessment.
This free screening takes about 4 min and includes 10 questions. Results are instant and stay on your device unless you choose to share them. It is an informal tool for self-reflection — not a diagnosis, licence, or medical report.
Score bands used on this page: Low PTSD Indicators (0–8): Your responses suggest minimal PTSD-related symptoms. Trauma responses of this level are within the normal recovery range. Mild Indicators (9–16): Some trauma-related symptoms are present. This may reflect normal stress responses or early indicators worth monitoring. Moderate Indicators (17–24): Your responses suggest a moderate level of PTSD-related symptoms. Professional support is recommended. Strong Indicators (25–30): Your responses indicate significant trauma-related symptoms. Please seek professional support.
Read the matched band and any insights or recommendations on the results screen first. If a score suggests a concern (mood, attention, sleep, or safety), talk with a GP or qualified clinician — bring a screenshot of your results as a conversation starter.
For skill-style quizzes (memory, focus, reasoning), pair this questionnaire with the interactive brain games on this site: reaction time, digit span, Stroop, and the Full Brain Test give timed practice that questionnaires cannot.
Retake after meaningful change — better sleep, a new routine, or therapy — not every day. Frequent retests mostly measure mood-of-the-moment noise.
This test is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Self-report tools can under- or over-estimate symptoms depending on insight, culture, and stress that day. They are best as a structured checklist, not a verdict.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately — do not wait on a quiz score.