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PTSD Assessment Form

This form is a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Assessment (printable only), and by no means constitutes a diagnosis of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder; nor is accurate for self diagnosis or self assessment of PTSD. This form acts as a guide only in which you may take to your counsellor / physician for discussion, or use on a continuous basis to mark your own personal achievements in PTSD recovery.

How To Use The PTSD Assessment

Simply read the questions (consisting 125 off), select the most appropriate answer that relates to your current state of mind or physical ailment, then preview the assessment for printing. Your first answer is often your correct answer. Don't over think or reread once answered.

We recommend that you only fill out this form for self appraisal and documentation once per quarter, or else you will find yourself over analysing and creating a new stream of concerns for yourself.

The information within this form IS documented for statistical purposes, however; NO personal identification is stored, including IP or location. There are no names, email or personally identifiable information required, or saved from using this form. It is confidential and processes securely.


Part 1 - Your Life

How would you rate your quality of life?
Very Poor Poor  Average  Good  Very Good
How satisfied are you with your health?
Very Dissatisfied Fairly Dissatisfied Average Satisfied Very Satisfied
To what extent do you feel that physical pain prevents you doing what you need to?
Not at All Small Amount Moderate Amount Great Deal Extreme Amount
How much do you need medical treatment to function in your daily life?
Not at All Small Amount Moderate Amount Great Deal Extreme Amount
How much do you enjoy life?
Not at All Small Amount Moderate Amount Great Deal Extreme Amount
To what extent do you feel your life to be meaningful?
Not at All Small Amount Moderate Amount Great Deal Extreme Amount
How well are you able to concentrate?
Not at All Slightly Moderately Very Extremely
How safe do you feel in your daily life?
Not at All Slightly Moderately Very Extremely
How healthy is your physical environment?
Not at All Slightly Moderately Very Extremely
Do you have enough energy for everyday life?
Not at All Slightly Somewhat To a Great Extent Completely
Are you able to accept your bodily appearance?
Not at All Slightly Somewhat To a Great Extent Completely
Have you enough money to meet your needs?
Not at All Slightly Somewhat To a Great Extent Completely
How available to you is the information you need in your day-to-day life?
Not at All Slightly Somewhat To a Great Extent Completely
To what extent do you have the opportunity for leisure activities?
Not at All Slightly Somewhat To a Great Extent Completely
How well are you able to get around physically?
Not at All Slightly Moderately Very Extremely
How satisfied are you with your sleep?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your ability to perform your daily living activities?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your capacity for work?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with yourself?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your personal relationships?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your sex life?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with the support you get from your friends?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with the conditions of your living place?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your access to health services?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with your transport?
Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither Satisfied Very Satisfied
How often do you have negative feelings such as a blue mood, despair, anxiety or depression?
Never Infrequently Sometimes Frequently Always

Part 2 - Your Use of Health Services

How many times have you seen a counsellor? (Alone for PTSD)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a general practitioner (GP)?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a psychiatrist?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a psychologist?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen another specialist doctor?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a social worker?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen another counsellor? (Marriage counsellor, etc)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you participated in self-help groups? (Alcoholics Anonymous, etc)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you visited a community health centre?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a district nurse, or other community nurse?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a chiropractor?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen a physiotherapist?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you seen an alternative therapist? (Naturopath, acupuncturist, masseur, etc)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many times have you used another health service?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
Have you been admitted to hospital in the past 6 months and stayed atleast one night?
Yes No
How many types of prescribed medications do you use for mental health?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many types of non-prescribed medications do you use for mental health?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many types of prescribed medications do you use for physical health?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
How many types of non-prescribed medications do you use for physical health?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
Have you ever participated in better health programs? (lifestyle, anger management, etc)
Yes No

Part 3 - Relationships

Do you have a spouse?
Yes No (Skip this section and move to Part 4)

Indicate the approximate extent of agreement / disagreement between you and your spouse for the following:

Philosophy of life?
Always Agree Mostly Agree Occasionally Disagree Mostly Disagree Always Disagree
Aims, goals and things believed important?
Always Agree Mostly Agree Occasionally Disagree Mostly Disagree Always Disagree
Amount of time spent together?
Always Agree Mostly Agree Occasionally Disagree Mostly Disagree Always Disagree

How often would you say the following events occur between you and your partner:

Have a stimulating exchange of ideas?
Never Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily More Often
Calmly discuss something?
Never Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily More Often
Work together on a project?
Never Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily More Often

The choice below represents the degree of happiness in your relationship:

Please select the choice, all things considered, which best describes your relationship?
Extremely Unhappy A Little Unhappy Happy Very Happy Extremely Happy Perfect

Part 4 - Stress and Trauma

Repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts or images of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Suddenly acting or feeling as if a stressful experience were happening again, as if you were reliving it?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling very upset when something reminded you of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Having physical reactions, (eg. heart pounding, breathing, etc) when something reminded you of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Avoiding thinking or talking about a stressful experience, or avoiding having feelings related too it?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Avoiding activities or situations because they reminded you of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Trouble remembering important parts of a stressful experience?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling distant or cut off from other people?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling emotionally numb or being unable to have loving feelings fro those close to you?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling as if your future will somehow be cut short?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Trouble falling or staying asleep?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Having difficultly concentrating?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Being super alert, watchful or on guard?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely
Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
Not at All Little Bit Moderately Quite a Bit Extremely

Part 5 - Feelings

I feel tense or wound up?
Most of the Time A Lot of the Time Occasionally Not at All
I feel as if I am slowed down?
Nearly all the Time Very Often Sometimes Not at All
I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy?
Definitely as Much Not Quite so Much Only a Little Hardly at All
I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen?
Not at All Occasionally Quite Often Very Often
I have lost interest in my appearance?
Definitely I Don't Take as Much Care as I Should May Not Take as Much Care As Much as Ever Before
I can laugh and see the funny side of things?
Always Sometimes Little of the Time Not at All
I feel restless, as if I have to be on the move?
Very Much Quite a Lot Not Very Much Not at All
Worrying thoughts go through my mind?
Great Deal of The Time Lot of The Time From Time to Time Not Often
I look forward with enjoyment to things?
As Much as Ever Less Than I Used Too Definitely Less Than Used Too Hardly at All
I feel cheerful?
Not at All Not Often Sometimes Most of the Time
I get sudden feelings of panic?
Very Often Quite Often Not Very Often Not at All
I can sit at ease and feel relaxed?
Definitely Usually Not Often Not at All
I can still enjoy a book, radio or television program?
Often Sometimes Not Often Very Seldom

Part 6 - Alcohol

One standard drink is defined as:

  • Spirits - 30ml
  • Fortified Wine - 70ml
  • Table Wine - 100ml
  • Regular Beer - 285ml
  • Light Beer - 480ml
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
Never Monthly or Less 2 - 4 Times a Month 2 - 3 Times per Week 4 or More Times per Week
How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
None 1 or 2 3 or 4 5 or 6 7 to 9 10 or More
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
How often during the last year have you not been able to stop drinking once you started?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected off you because of your drinking?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
How often during the last year have you needed a drink in the morning to get yourself going?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of alcohol?
Never Less Than Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or Near Daily
Have you, or someone else, been injured as a result of your drinking?
No Yes, but not During the Last Year Yes, During the Last Year
Has anyone been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
No Yes, but not During the Last Year Yes, During the Last Year

Part 7 - Behaviour

I often find myself getting angry at people or situations?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
When I get angry, I get really mad?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
When I get angry, I stay angry?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
When I get angry at someone, I want to hit or clobber the person?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
My anger interferes with my ability to get my work done?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
My anger prevents me getting along with people as well as I'd like to?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So
My anger has a bad effect on my health?
Not at All Very Little Not Much Moderately Fairly Much Very Much Exactly So

Part 8 - Guilt

How much in the last month have you felt guilty about anything you did, or did not do?
None Very Little Some of the Time Much of the Time Most of the Time
How strong were these feelings of guilt?
Not at All Mild Moderate Severe Extreme
How much in the last month have you felt guilty about surviving a traumatic event?
None Very Little Some of the Time Much of the Time Most of the Time
How strong were these feelings of guilt?
Not at All Mild Moderate Severe Extreme
How much in the last month have you felt out of touch with things around you, like a daze?
Never Once or Twice Once or Twice Weekly Several Times Weekly Daily or Almost Daily
How strong was this feeling of being out of touch, or dazed?
Not at All Mild Moderate Severe Extreme
Have there been times in the past month when things seem strange, unreal or unfamiliar?
Never Once or Twice Once or Twice Weekly Several Times Weekly Daily or Almost Daily
How strong were these feelings of unreality or strangeness?
Not at All Mild Moderate Severe Extreme
Have there been times in the past month when you felt as if you where outside of your body, ie. looking at yourself?
Never Once or Twice Once or Twice Weekly Several Times Weekly Daily or Almost Daily
How strong was this feeling?
Not at All Mild Moderate Severe Extreme

Part 9 - General About You

Do I need help looking after myself?
I need no help at all
Occasionally I need help with personal care tasks
I need help with the more difficult personal care tasks
I need daily help with most or all personal care tasks
When doing household tasks:
I need no help at all
Occasionally I need help with household tasks
I need help with the more difficult household tasks
I need daily help with most or all household tasks
Thinking about how easily I can get around my home and community:
I get around my home and community by myself without any difficulty
I find it difficult to get around my home and community by myself
I can't get around my community by myself, but can around home with difficulty
I cannot get around either by myself
Because of my health, my relationships generally:
Are very close and warm
Are sometimes close and warm
Are seldom close and warm
I have no close and warm relationships
Thinking about my relationships with other people:
I have plenty of friends and am never lonely
Although I have friends, I am occasionally lonely
I have some friends, but am often lonely for company
I am socially isolated and feel lonely
Thinking about my health, and relationship with my family:
My role in the family is unaffected by my health
There are some parts of my family role I cannot carry out
There are many parts of my family role I cannot carry out
I cannot carry out any part of my family role
Thinking about my vision, including using glasses or contacts:
I see normally
I have some difficulty focussing on things, or I do not see them sharply
I have a lot of difficulty seeing things. My vision is blurred
I only see general shapes, or am blind
Thinking about my hearing, including using my hearing aid if needed:
I hear normally
I have some difficulty hearing, or I do not hear clearly
I have difficulty hearing things clearly
I hear very little indeed
When I communicate with others:
I have no trouble speaking to them or understanding what they are saying
I have some difficulty being understood by people who do not know me
I am only understood by people who know me well
I cannot adequately communicate with others
Thinking about how I sleep:
I am able to sleep without difficulty most of the time
My sleep is interrupted some of the time, but usually able to go back to sleep
My sleep is interrupted most night, but i am usually able to go back to sleep
I sleep in short bursts only. I am awake most of the night
Thinking about how I generally feel:
I do not feel anxious, worried or depressed
I am slightly anxious, worried or depressed
I feel moderately anxious, worried or depressed
I am extremely anxious, worried or depressed
How much pain or discomfort do I experience?
None at all
I have moderate pain
I suffer severe pain
I suffer unbearable pain
In general, would you say your health is:
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Since last completing this assessment, would you say your health has become:
Much Better Better No Change Worse Much Worse