Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PCL-C) Calculator

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PCL-C) Calculator
1. Repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of a stressful experience from the past?
2. Repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience from the past?
3. Suddenly acting or feeling as if a stressful experience were happening again (as if you were reliving it)?
4. In the past month, Feeling very upset when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past?
5. Having physical reactions (e.g., heart pounding, trouble breathing, or sweating) when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past?
6. Avoid thinking about or talking about a stressful experience from the past or avoid having feelings related to it?
7. Avoid activities or situations because they remind you of a stressful experience from the past?
8. Trouble remembering important parts of a stressful experience from the past?
9. Loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy?
10. Feeling distant or cut off from other people?
11. Feeling emotionally numb or being unable to have loving feelings for those close to you?
12. Feeling as if your future will somehow be cut short?
13. Trouble falling or staying asleep?
14. Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts?
15. Having difficulty concentrating?
16. Being “super alert” or watchful on guard?
17. Feeling jumpy or easily startled?
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Are you ready for a wild ride into the captivating depths of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) calculation formula, known as the PCL-C? Hang tight, because we’re about to plunge into the exhilarating world of mental health mathematics!

PCL-C Calculation Formula

PCL-C Score = Sum of scores for all 17 items

Each item is scored from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Extremely), meaning the total PCL-C score can range from 17 to 85.

Categories of PCL-C Scores

Range PTSD Level
17-37 Minimal
38-59 Mild
60-85 Severe

Examples of Calculations

Individual PCL-C Score Calculation Result
Alice 3+2+4… (total 17 items) 55
Bob 2+2+1… (total 17 items) 35

Evolution of PCL-C Calculation

Year Changes
1990 Initial introduction of PCL-C
2000 Revision for DSM-IV

Limitations

  1. Individual Variability: People may interpret and respond to the questions differently.
  2. Self-report Bias: People may under or over-report their symptoms.

Alternative Methods

Method Pros Cons
CAPS Highly accurate Time-consuming

FAQs

  1. What is the PCL-C? The PCL-C is a self-report questionnaire used to identify PTSD.
  2. How is the PCL-C scored? Each of the 17 items is scored from 1 to 5, and the scores are summed.
  3. What is the range of PCL-C scores? The total PCL-C score can range from 17 to 85.
  4. What does a PCL-C score indicate? A score between 17-37 indicates minimal PTSD, 38-59 indicates mild PTSD, and 60-85 indicates severe PTSD.
  5. What are some alternative methods to PCL-C? CAPS is an alternative method that is highly accurate but time-consuming.
  6. When was the PCL-C introduced? The PCL-C was initially introduced in 1990.
  7. Were there any revisions to the PCL-C? Yes, there was a revision for DSM-IV in 2000.
  8. What are the limitations of PCL-C? The limitations include individual variability and self-report bias.
  9. Are there any resources for further information? Yes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide further information.
  10. How can I calculate my PTSD level? You can calculate your PTSD level with our PCL-C calculator.

Resources

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH)