PCL-5 outcome measures

Below is a list of problems that people sometimes have in response to a very stressful experience.

Please read each problem carefully and ensure your answer indicates how much you have been bothered by that problem in the past month.

Name *

NHS number

Contact number *

Today's date *

In the past month, how much were you bothered by

Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience? *

Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience? *

Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)? *

Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience? *

Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)? *

Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience? *

Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)? *

Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience? *

Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)? *

Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it? *

Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame? *

Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy? *

Feeling distant or cut off from other people? *

Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)? *

Irritable behaviour, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively? *

Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm? *

Being 'super-alert' or watchful or on guard? *

Feeling jumpy or easily startled? *

Having difficulty concentrating? *

Trouble falling or staying asleep? *

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