PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5, 20-item)
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5, 20-item) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5, 20-item) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5, 20-item) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Blevins CA, Weathers FW, Davis MT, et al. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): development and initial psychometric evaluation. J Trauma Stress. 2015;28(6):489-498. Read the source ↗
Worked example: PCL-5 40: at or above the commonly cited provisional cutoff (≥ 31–33). Clusters endorsed (rating ≥ 2): B 5/5, C 2/2, D 7/7, E 6/6.
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