Studies are revealing the link between suicide and hoarding disorders. Often those with hoarding disorders report depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, and social isolation.

Mark was always a loner. His reclusiveness worsened when the coronavirus pandemic emerged. He shied away from having visitors at his home, including members of his family. When he died recently, his ...

A new Stanford study shows how VR can help people with hoarding disorder take their first steps toward letting go.

Mar keeps her apartment so clean that a single dish left in the sink can spike her anxiety. She grew up in a home where clutter blocked hallways and covered every surface, the kind of environment ...

Cindy’s home has so much stuff that she can’t use certain areas. Boxes form an archipelago through her living and dining rooms. Papers blanket a large wooden table. Near a collection of scented ...

The psychology of hoarding reveals deep emotional ties to possessions. Experts explain why discarding items can trigger intense anxiety and distress.

As a long-running reality television series living up to its title, A&E’s ‘Hoarders’ gives us a deep insight into the complex ...

Asking caregivers if they are concerned about clutter or possible hoarding may help identify neurocognitive disorders, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical ...

Behind closed doors across the country, millions of individuals are quietly overwhelmed by something most of us take for granted: our relationship with things we bring into our homes. The ...

Hoarding disorder affects around 1 in 50 (2%) of the population but remains a largely misunderstood mental health condition, said the authors of new guidance, published in the British Journal of ...

Helping aging parents with a hoarding disorder requires recognizing it as a mental health condition and approaching the situation with compassion rather than conflict. Creating a safe living space ...