Please compare the PTSD checklist (PCL) with the PHQ 9 assessment.

The PTSD checklist (PCL) is a self-report measure containing 20 items used to assess the 20 DSM-5 PTSD symptoms. This tool has three main function; symptom change monitoring during and after treatment, client screening for PTSD, and provisional diagnosis of PTSD. The PCL has strong reliability and validity. According to Bressler et al., (2018), it has been observed that the PCL is a psychometrically strong sound measure of PTSD symptoms. The PCL can be used by qualified professionals or self-administered by the client. The assessment by the tool Can be administered in three phases, with each building on the one before. It has 20 problems listed on it that a person might experience following a traumatic event. The user is required to read each problem and show how much each has bothered them in the past week or month. The limitation of the PCL is that it is long when used as a screening instrument or when it is used frequently.
The PHQ-9 is a multifunctional tool used for screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and measurement of depression severity. The tool is a self-administered questionnaire used for common mental disorders. It has nine diagnostic criteria for major depression…