Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Criteria

This section is meant to be an informative guide only. It is not intended for self-diagnosis. These diagnostic summaries are only meant for educational purposes, not diagnostic ones. If you believe that these patterns of symptoms describe you or someone you love, seek out a professional opinion by a treatment provider who understands trauma.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Directly experiencing or witnessing a) death or threat of death; b) serious injury or threat of serious injury; or c) sexual violation;
• Intrusion symptoms - one symptom required;
• Avoidance symptoms - one symptom required;
• Negative thoughts and feelings - two symptoms required;
• Arousal and reactivity symptoms - two symptoms required;
• Duration of symptoms longer than one month;
• Functional impairment due to disturbances (examples of this can include being unable to work; limited productivity at work; problems in social situations or relationships; problems with health);
• Not attributed to another medical condition