What tool is the best for determining PTSD in a research subject?

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Sheri Koopowitz

MINI/SCID to screen then CAPS to confirm

Madelaine Lawrence

thanks Valerie. I'll check it out!

Yuval Palgi

The CAPS is the golden standard, however the PCLC is faster and good one. You can also use the IES_R (Marmar) which is good and fast as well.

Arthur R. Rademaker

Hi Madelaine,

The U.S. National centre for PTSD hosts a variety of assessment tools for PTSD, including valid and effective screeners:

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/assessments/assessment.asp

Arthur