Sometimes things happen to people that are unusually or especially frightening, horrible, or traumatic. For example: • a serious accident or fire • a physical or sexual assault or abuse • an earthquake or flood • a war • seeing someone be killed or seriously injured • having a loved one die through homicide or suicide Have you ever experienced this kind of event?	YES/NO
If ‘No,’ screen total = 0; if ‘Yes,’ continue with screening. In the past month, have you…
1. Had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?	YES/NO
2. Tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?	YES/NO
3. Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?	YES/NO
4. Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?	YES/NO
5. Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the events(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?	YES/NO