DAPS™

Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress™

Purpose: Assesses trauma exposure and symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Format: Paper and pencil, Online administration, Download, E-Manual

Age range: 18 years to 91 years

Time: 20–30 minutes; 15–20 minutes to score

DETAILS:

The DAPS is a self-report instrument that assesses peri- and post-traumatic symptoms and associated features related to a specific traumatic event. It provides a detailed assessment of PTSD in a short amount of time.

Features and Benefits

• A 104-item measure, the DAPS generates a tentative diagnosis of PTSD or acute stress disorder in considerably less time than is required for a structured diagnostic interview. This diagnosis can then be confirmed by a clinical interview.

• Assesses both current and lifetime history of DSM-IV-TR™ trauma exposure and the severity and clinical significance of the client’s posttraumatic symptoms, including dissociative, cognitive, and emotional responses.