The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5)
A self-report measure designed to screen for 16 potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime that may result in PTSD.
Resource Abstract
“The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5) is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items.”
—Description from publisher
Resource Access
Open Access
Weathers, F. W., Blake, D. D., Schnurr, P. P., Kaloupek, D. G., Marx, B. P., & Keane, T. M. (2013). The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5) – Standard. [Measurement instrument]. National Center for PTSD. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/te-measures/life_events_checklist.asp
Date
January 1, 2013
Creator(s)
F. W. Weathers, D. D. Blake, P. P. Schnurr
Contributor(s)
D. G. Kaloupek, B. P. Marx, T. M. Keane
Topics
PTSD
Extent
3 pages
Publisher
National Center for PTSD
APA Citation
Weathers, F. W., Blake, D. D., Schnurr, P. P., Kaloupek, D. G., Marx, B. P., & Keane, T. M. (2013). The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5) – Standard. [Measurement instrument]. National Center for PTSD. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/te-measures/life_events_checklist.asp
Audience
Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Screening Tool
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access
