Information on measures is available to everyone. However, the measures themselves can only be distributed to qualified mental health professionals and researchers. We maintain measures developed by affiliated staff of the National Center for PTSD.
Use the Assessment Request Form to request National Center for PTSD-authored measures. Other measures can be obtained by contacting listed sources or see Using PILOTS for Assessment Information.
Assessment Basics
Training and Tools
Veteran-Specific Information
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Military Culture
This PTSD 101 presents important information on military culture. Also discusses programs and interventions to help prevent combat stress with implications for assessment and treatment.
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The Returning Veteran of the Iraq War: Background Issues and Assessment Guidelines
From the Iraq War Clinician Guide. Contains clinical information on the types of stressors veterans of the Iraq War will have encountered. Discusses comprehensive assessment and symptoms to assess.
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Military Sexual Trauma: Issues in Caring for Veterans
From the Iraq War Clinician Guide. Military sexual trauma (MST) happens to both women and men. Discusses the meaning, epidemiology, and psychological effects of MST. Information on screening for and assessing MST, as well as available treatments.
General Concerns
Video Highlights