Do you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

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INSTRUCTIONS: On the next page is a list of difficulties that people sometimes experience after a difficult life event. Please read each question and determine how bothered you were by this difficulty?

Choose your WORST MEMORY ever from the following list, then take the test based on that event.

Attack (terrorist attack, school shooting, etc.)

Natural disaster (fire, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, etc.)

Fire or explosion

Transport accident (car, boat, train, plane, etc.)

Serious accident at work, at home, or during recreational activities

Exposure to a toxic substance (hazardous chemicals, radiation, etc.)

Physical assault (being attacked, hit, stabbed, beaten, kicked, etc.)

Armed attack (gun, knife, bomb, etc.)

Sexual assault (rape, attempted rape, etc.)

Other unwanted sexual experience (eg., childhood sexual abuse)

Presence in a war zone (in the military or as a civilian)

Captivity (kidnapped, abducted, hostage, incarcerated as a POW, etc.)

Life-threatening illness or injury

Violent death (homicide, suicide, etc.)

Sudden and unexpected death of a loved one

Serious injury, damage, or death caused by you to someone

Any other very stressful experience (childhood neglect, torture, etc.)

During this event:

I think I suffered an emotional shock.

I was afraid for my safety or that of others.

People died or could have died.

I could have died.

None of these answers

Over the past 7 days, different things made me think about it.

0- Not at all

1 - A little bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

For the last 7 days, I was unintentionally thinking about it.

0 - Not at All

1 - A little Bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

For the past 7 days, I was trying not to think about it.

0 - Not at All

1 - A little Bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

In the last 7 days, I was aware that I still had a lot of emotions about the event, but I didn't deal with it.

0 - Not at All

1 - A little Bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

For the past 7 days, I was having trouble concentrating.

0 - Not at All

1 - A little Bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

For the past 7 days, I have been on the lookout and on my guard.

0 - Not at All

1 - A little Bit

2 - Moderately

3 - Quite a bit

4 - Extremely

Higher Risk

High risk

Your score is high. Therefore, there is a high probability that you have post-traumatic stress disorder. It would be a good idea to have a more comprehensive mental health professional assessment.

The Brunet Method (Reconsolidation™ Therapy) is an evidence-based, protocolized treatment conducted by certified therapists. You can check in the directory below if a therapist is in your area.

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Medium Risk

Medium risk

You have experienced a life event that causes symptoms of moderate intensity. We suggest you check how these symptoms change over time, and come back to this page in a week to redo the test. Have you thought about discussing your situation with a loved one? Note that if your symptoms persist at this level for several weeks, a consultation with a mental health professional would be appropriate.

The Brunet Method (Reconsolidation™ Therapy) is an evidence-based, protocolized treatment conducted by certified therapists. You can check in the directory below if a therapist practices in your area.

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Low Risk

Low risk

You have experienced a life event that, at present, does not seem to cause significant distress. If your condition deteriorates, we advise you to repeat the test.

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