Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Test
When trauma was ongoing, not a single event.
Published by the Healthio+ editorial team · Based on Adapted from the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ, ICD-11) — PTSD plus disturbances in self-organization.
How we build our tests →Complex PTSD can develop after prolonged or repeated trauma, often in childhood or relationships. Answer gently, based on how you've felt lately. Nothing you enter is saved or linked to you.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results are for self-reflection only. Only a licensed professional can diagnose a condition.
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About the Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Test
This test is a free, anonymous online screening you can complete in about three minutes. It has 12 questions and is adapted from Adapted from the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ, ICD-11) — PTSD plus disturbances in self-organization. Your answers are scored privately in your browser — nothing is saved or linked to you — and you get an instant result framed for self-reflection rather than as a diagnosis.
Who is this test for?
Anyone who has been noticing these feelings or patterns and wants a structured, private way to reflect on them. It's a starting point for people wondering whether what they're experiencing is worth paying attention to — not a way to label or diagnose yourself. It is not suitable for anyone in crisis or in need of urgent help — if that's you, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line right away.
How to read your results
Low (score 0–15)
Your responses don't suggest a strong complex-trauma pattern right now.
Moderate (score 16–31)
Your responses suggest some features of complex trauma, especially around emotions and self-worth. These patterns can heal with the right support.
High (score 32–48)
Your responses suggest significant complex-trauma features. None of this is your fault, and it is workable — a trauma-informed therapist can help. Please use the resources above if you need someone now.
Where this test comes from
This screening is adapted from Adapted from the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ, ICD-11) — PTSD plus disturbances in self-organization. We keep the original questions and validated scoring intact and add plain-language explanations of what each result means. You can read our full process, including how we handle sources and sensitive topics, in how we build our tests.
What to do with your result
Whatever your result, treat it as information, not a verdict. If it resonates, it can be a useful thing to bring to a doctor or mental-health professional — they can see the full picture a short questionnaire can't. Feelings and circumstances change, so retaking the test after a few weeks can also show whether things are shifting over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Test free?
Yes — completely free. No signup, no email, and no paywall. Healthio+ currently carries no advertising at all.
Is this test anonymous, and is my data saved?
It's fully anonymous. Your answers are scored entirely in your browser and are never sent to us or stored anywhere. We keep only an anonymous count of how many people take each test, plus which browser family was used and which site you arrived from — never who took it or how they answered.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. This is a screening tool for self-reflection, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. No online test can diagnose you. If your result resonates, consider speaking with a qualified doctor or mental-health professional.
How long does this test take?
About three minutes. It has 12 questions and gives you an instant result the moment you finish.
What is this test based on?
Adapted from the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ, ICD-11) — PTSD plus disturbances in self-organization.