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Stress, Trauma, PTSD, and Dissociation Tests
Stress and trauma screening tools can help organize experiences such as PTSD symptoms, dissociation, grief, shutdown responses, and trauma-related shame. If results feel distressing or relate to safety, consider professional support and emergency services when immediate danger is present.
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Use administration method, audience, and purpose to choose an appropriate educational or screening resource.
| Tool | Administration | Intended audience | Items | Primary purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II) | Self-report | Adults reviewing dissociative experiences such as absorption, depersonalization, derealization, and memory gaps; adolescents should use professional guidance | 28 | DES-II test and score |
| Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG) | Self-report | Bereaved adults reviewing persistent grief reactions, separation distress, and interference with daily functioning | 19 | The ICG evaluates the intensity of grief that interferes with daily functioning, providing insights into your emotional well-being after loss. |
| Primary Care PTSD Screen (DSM-5) (PC-PTSD-5) | Self-report | Adults in primary-care or community settings reviewing trauma exposure and recent post-traumatic stress symptoms | 6 | The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a 5-item screen designed to identify individuals with probable PTSD. |
| Shutdown Dissociation Scale (SHUT-D) | Self-report | Adults and older adolescents reviewing shutdown-type dissociation after overwhelming stress or trauma, preferably with professional support available | 13 | Take the Shut-D online test to assess dissociative responses to trauma. A guided, research-based tool for understanding complex psychological symptoms. |
| Trauma-Related Shame Inventory (TRSI-24) | Self-report | Adults with trauma histories reviewing internal, external, and bodily shame responses, with support available if the content becomes distressing | 24 | TRSI-24 questionnaire and raw score |
Available stress and trauma screening tools
Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II)
Complete the 28-item DES-II to calculate a private 0-100 screening score. A score above 30 may support further professional assessment but is not a diagnosis.
Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG)
The ICG evaluates the intensity of grief that interferes with daily functioning, providing insights into your emotional well-being after loss.
Primary Care PTSD Screen (DSM-5) (PC-PTSD-5)
The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a 5-item screen designed to identify individuals with probable PTSD.
Shutdown Dissociation Scale (SHUT-D)
Take the Shut-D online test to assess dissociative responses to trauma. A guided, research-based tool for understanding complex psychological symptoms.
Trauma-Related Shame Inventory (TRSI-24)
The Trauma Related Shame Inventory (TRSI) is a self-assessment that clarifies between shame and guilt in individuals with PTSD.