PSS™
PTSD and Suicide Screener™
Purpose: Screens for PTSD and suicide risk quickly
Format: Paper and pencil, Online administration
Age range: 18 years to 99 years
Time: 1-5 minutes
DETAILS:
Derived from the Detailed Assessment of Post-traumatic Stress (DAPS), the PSS screens individuals for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide risk in minutes.
Features and Benefits
The one-page self-report form consists of only 14 items, requiring just a few minutes to administer and score.
The PSS is helpful in determining PTSD and suicide risk for individuals exposed to a variety of traumas, including childhood abuse, adult sexual or physical assaults, disasters, motor vehicle accidents, shootings and stabbings, burns, life-threatening illnesses, invasive medical procedures, and events associated with military deployment.

