Impact of Event Scale – Revised (IES-R)
An educational tool exploring the three main symptom clusters of trauma response: intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. 22 items. Not a substitute for specialist assessment.
What it measures
Severity of intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal symptoms following a specific difficult event
Who it is for
Adults who have experienced a distressing event and want to understand its impact on their feelings and behaviour
How it works
Respond to 22 statements describing your reactions to a specific difficult event. Result is immediate with an educational explanation.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.