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Trauma History Screen (THS)
Carlson, Palmieri, Kimerling, Ruzek, &
Burling, 2006
Description
The Trauma History Screen (THS) is a brief, 13-item self-report
measure that examines 11 events and one general event, including
military trauma, sexual assault and natural disasters. For each
event, respondents are asked to indicate whether the event occurred
("yes" or "no") and the number of times something like this
happened. For each event endorsed, additional dimensions are
assessed, including age when it happened, a description of what
happened, whether there was actual or a threat of death or injury,
feelings of helplessness and feelings of dissociation, a 4-point
scale for duration of distress ("not at all" to "a month or more")
and a 5-point scale for distress level ("not at all" to "very
much"). The THS is suitable both for clinical and research
purposes, and can be administered to a wide population with its low
reading level, use of common language and simple responses.
Sample Item
- A really bad car, boat, train or airplane accident (yes or no).
Number of times something like this happened.
References
Carlson, E., Palmieri, P., Kimerling, R., Ruzek, J., &
Burling, T. (under review). A brief self-report measure of
traumatic events: The Trauma History Screen.
To obtain scale:
Use our request form online
or contact, Eve Carlson
National Center for PTSD
795 Willow Road (PTSD-334MP)
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Email:
eve.carlson@med.va.gov
From the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,
US Department of Veterans Affairs.
www.mentalhealth.va.gov
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD FAQs
Treatment of PTSD
How common is PTSD?
What can I do if I think I have PTSD?
Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD
How is PTSD Measured?
Traumatic Stress in Female Veterans
FAQs About PTSD Assessment
DSM-IV-TR criteria for PTSD
FAQs About PTSD Assessment: For Professionals
Trauma Exposure Measures
Chart - Trauma Exposure Measures
Potential Stressful Events Interview (PSEI)
Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire (SLESQ)
Trauma Assessment for Adults—Self-report (TAA)
Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ)
Trauma History Screen (THS)
Traumatic Events Questionnaire (TEQ)
Traumatic Life Events Questionnaire (TLEQ)
Traumatic Stress Schedule (TSS)
Combat Exposure Scale (CES)
Evaluation of Lifetime Stressors (ELS)
Life Stressor Checklist—Revised (LSC-R)
Trauma Exposure Measures
PTSD Screening Instruments
Below is a list of links to information on select PTSD Screens, brief questionnaires completed in order to identify people who are more likely to have PTSD. A positive response to the screen does not necessarily indicate that a patient has Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. However, a positive response does indicate that a patient may have PTSD or trauma-related problems and further investigation of trauma symptoms by a mental-health professional may be warranted.
Chart - Screens for PTSD
Short Form of the PTSD Checklist - Civilian Version
Short Screening Scale for PTSD
The SPAN
SPRINT
The Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD)
Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ)
Beck Anxiety Inventory – Primary Care (BAI-PC)
PTSD Screening
PLEASE NOTE: Screens are to be used to determine possible problems, and positive cases should be followed up by assessment with a structured interview for PTSD.
Common Reactions to Trauma
People experience a range of reactions following trauma. Here you will find information on what these common reactions are, including anger, nightmares, sleep problems, and more.
Avoidance
Nightmares
Anger and Trauma
Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What Are the Traumatic Stress Effects of Terrorism?
Common Reactions After Trauma
Where to Get Help
If you are in an immediate crisis, please go to your nearest Emergency Room, or call 911, or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to talk to someone right now.
