CAPS-5 Checklist: Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5. Indicate the average severity of each symptom over the past month (0-4).
1. Involuntary and intrusive distressing memories of the event(s)?
2. Distressing dreams related to the event(s)?
3. Dissociative reactions (e.g., flashbacks) in which you feel as if the event(s) were recurring?
4. Intense or prolonged psychological distress at exposure to internal or external cues?
5. Marked physiological reactions to internal or external cues?
6. Avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings about the event(s)?
7. Avoidance of or efforts to avoid external reminders (people, places, conversations, activities, objects, situations)?
8. Inability to remember an important aspect of the event(s)?
9. Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs or expectations about oneself, others, or the world?
10. Persistent, distorted cognitions about the cause or consequences of the event(s) that lead to blame?
11. Persistent negative emotional state (e.g., fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame)?
12. Markedly diminished interest or participation in significant activities?
13. Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others?
14. Persistent inability to experience positive emotions (e.g., happiness, satisfaction, or loving feelings)?
15. Irritable behavior and angry outbursts (with little or no provocation)?
16. Reckless or self-destructive behavior?
17. Hypervigilance?
18. Exaggerated startle response?
19. Problems with concentration?
20. Sleep disturbance (e.g., difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless sleep)?
