PTSD Test: What It Measures and How to Interpret Your Score

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. This post trauma test explores four core dimensions of PTSD: intrusive re-experiencing, avoidance behaviours, hyperarousal of the nervous system and persistent negative cognitions. Based on current diagnostic criteria, it lets you assess the impact of trauma on your daily life and identify the most relevant lines of care.

In the article that follows, I explore trauma and post-traumatic stress. If you recognise yourself in this theme, I designed a post-traumatic stress test that helps you take stock of the after-effects of a traumatic event. It comes with a guide to extend your reflection beyond the results. I also wrote a book on this subject, The Practical CBT Guide, if you would like to go further.

Take the test: Post-Traumatic Stress Test → — Re-experiencing, avoidance, hypervigilance: take the full test to gauge the impact of trauma on your daily life.

What the test measures

• Intrusive episodes in which the traumatic event is involuntarily relived.
• Efforts to avoid reminders of the trauma (thoughts, places, people).
• A permanent state of alert and exaggerated startle reactions.
• Persistent negative thoughts and beliefs linked to the trauma.

How to read your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Low PTSD: Your post-traumatic stress symptoms are low or absent. The event does not appear to have left significant psychological after-effects.
• Moderate PTSD: You show moderate symptoms of post-traumatic stress. The event has left traces that deserve attention, and support could be beneficial.
• High PTSD: Your post-traumatic stress symptoms are significantly elevated. The trauma affects several dimensions of your life and specialised therapeutic follow-up is recommended.
• Very high PTSD: Your symptoms indicate severe post-traumatic stress. The trauma has deeply affected your functioning. Urgent specialised care is strongly recommended.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This report presents the results of your Post-Traumatic Stress Test.
• Overall Score: Your overall post-traumatic stress score.
• Dimension-by-Dimension Analysis: A breakdown of each dimension assessed.
• Recommendations: Personalised recommendations based on your results.
• Resources: Useful resources to go further.

The first 5 questions are free; the complete, personalised report (your precise score, your dimension profile, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in PTSD, trauma, post-traumatic stress and want to see things clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before speaking to a professional if needed.

Take the test: Post-Traumatic Stress Test → — 60 questions, anonymous, PDF report.

FAQ

How long does the test take? 60 questions, roughly 18 min. Does the test give a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides benchmarks; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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👉 Start the Post-Traumatic Stress Test → — 60 questions, immediate result, PDF report, 100% anonymous.