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PTSD Criterion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Criterion A | Trauma Exposure / Stressor |
| Criterion B | Intrusive Symptoms |
| Criterion C | Avoidance |
| Criterion D | Negative Alterations in cognitions and mood - Negative thoughts |
| Criterion E | Arousal / Reactivity |
| Criterion F | Duration |
| Criterion G | Functional Significance (Social, Occupational) |
| Criterion H | Exclusion |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion A - Trauma Exposure / stressor | 1 |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion B - Intrusive Symptoms | 1 |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion C - Avoidance | 1 |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion D - Negative thoughts | 2 |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion E - Arousal / reactivity | 2 |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion F - Duration | Must be one month |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion G - Functional | Must create distress or functional impairment |
| How many symptoms are required for Criterion H - Exclusion | Not due to medication, substance use or other illness |
| Delayed Specification | Full diagnostic Criteria not met until at lease 6 months after the trauma although onset of symptoms may occur immediately.m |