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Care365
online health care in Ontario
PTSD Screening Online
A confidential, judgment-free PTSD screening with a licensed healthcare professional — using a validated 5-item tool.
This assessment uses the PC-PTSD-5, a validated 5-item screening tool for common reactions after a traumatic experience. All 5 items are collected and summed into a real score out of 5, using the instrument's own validated cutoff — a score of 3 or more is a positive screen. Your safety is always checked first, before any symptom scoring.
clinician registered in your province
Usually responds within 24 hours
Prescriptions sent directly
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Care365 workflowComplete assessment → clinical review → prescription sent when appropriate.
Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real clinical assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 clinician checks safety first — any positive response on the safety screen gets addressed the same visit, and active current thoughts of self-harm are treated as an emergency regardless of anything else. A history suggestive of mania is also checked before starting an antidepressant. With a confirmed traumatic exposure, a positive PC-PTSD-5 screen (score of 3 or more out of 5), and no safety or mania concerns, an SSRI like sertraline or paroxetine is offered alongside referral for trauma-focused psychotherapy. A below-threshold score favours monitoring rather than starting PTSD-specific medication.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed clinical reviews your answers
A real clinician registered in your province reviews your case, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the clinical reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
What Our healthcare professionals Can Assess
Safety Screen First
Any positive safety-screening answer gets a same-visit response — this always comes before symptom scoring, and current thoughts of self-harm are treated as an emergency.
Trauma Exposure Confirmed
The PC-PTSD-5 symptom items are only meaningful once a qualifying traumatic event is confirmed — this comes first.
The PC-PTSD-5 Score
All 5 items are summed into a real 0-5 score. A score of 3 or higher is a positive screen using the instrument's own validated cutoff.
Treatment Planning
A positive screen with no safety or mania concerns supports an SSRI alongside a referral for trauma-focused psychotherapy (like CBT or EMDR).
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 clinician after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sertraline 50mg | SSRI | Oral | Once daily |
| Paroxetine 20mg | SSRI | Oral | Once daily |
Non-medication options
- Trauma-focused psychotherapy referral — E.g. CBT, EMDR.
- Grounding/stabilization techniques — Can help manage distressing symptoms between appointments.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real clinical review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PC-PTSD-5?
It's a validated 5-item screening tool that asks about common reactions after a traumatic experience. All 5 items are summed into a real score out of 5 — a score of 3 or more is considered a positive screen, using the instrument's own validated cutoff.
Is this confidential?
Yes — this is a confidential, judgment-free assessment reviewed only by the licensed healthcare professional handling your case.
Will I automatically be prescribed medication?
Only if your screen is positive and there are no safety or mania concerns — and even then, medication is offered alongside a referral for trauma-focused psychotherapy, not instead of it.
Why am I asked about safety first?
Any positive response on the safety-screening questions gets addressed the same visit, before anything else — active current thoughts of self-harm are treated as an emergency requiring immediate attention.
What if my score is below the threshold?
A below-threshold score means PTSD-specific treatment is less likely to be the right next step — your healthcare professional will discuss monitoring and reassessment instead.
PTSD Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario clinical reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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