Post-traumatic stress may lead to distress and impair quality of life; for individuals who do not recover naturally, appropriate treatment can be helpful.

What is PTSD?  

How to choose the right treatment for PTSD? 

Where to find evidence based treatments

The following brief questionnaire is designed to help identify possible signs of post-trauma (PTSD). 

Please answer honestly as your responses can help guide you toward the best support.

Note: This questionnaire is not a substitute for professional advice or a clinical diagnosis. If you’re dealing with significant difficulties or feeling distressed, we recommend seeking professional support. 

Sometimes, people experience events that are unusually frightening, distressing, or traumatic. These might include:

  • A serious accident or fire
  • Physical or sexual assault or abuse
  • A natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood
  • Exposure to war or combat
  • Witnessing someone being seriously injured or killed
  • The death of a loved one by homicide or suicide

Have you experienced such an event, or been exposed to someone who has? 

 

 

You answered "No" - the difficulties you're experiencing are likely not post-traumatic symptoms, so there's no need to proceed with the questionnaire. That said, if you're experiencing any emotional distress, we recommend seeking appropriate professional support.

You answered “Yes”, please continue with the following questions about your experiences over the past month:

1.
Had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?
2.
Tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?
3.
Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
4.
Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?
5.
Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?

You answered "No" to 2 or more questions: 

It seems you're not currently experiencing PTSD symptoms.However, it's important to continue paying attention to your mental health. If difficulties arise in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. Take care of yourself, and remember, support is always available.

You answered "Yes" to 4 or more questions: 

Your responses suggest that you may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We strongly encourage you to seek professional support. Effective treatments are available to help you heal, regain a sense of safety, and restore balance in your life.

How to choose the right treatment