PATHOS
PATHOS is a brief sexual addiction screening questionnaire developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes
Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts? (Preoccupied)
Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others? (Ashamed)
Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like? (Treatment)
Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior? (Hurt others)
Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire? (Out of control)
When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards? (Sad)
If you answer “Yes” to 3 or more of these questions, it is recommended you speak with a trained therapist to explore your responses (click here to begin searching).
PATHOS: A brief screening application for assessing sexual addiction, by Dr. Patrick Carnes, was published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine: March 2012 - Volume 6 - Issue 1 - p 29–34. Click here for more information on the science.
Using the PATHOS Questionnaire for Screening Sexual Addiction Among College Students: A Preliminary Exploration was published in the journal Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, The Journal of Treatment & Prevention Volume 22, 2015 - Issue 2: Understanding of Divergences in Sexual Behaviors. Click here for more information on the science.
.PATHOS: A Quick Screening Method for Assessing Sexual Addiction, published in The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, September 1, 2013. Click here for more information on the science.