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 behavior, often depicted in media as extreme clutter and an inability to discard items, is more than just a habit of collecting. It’s a complex psychological condition that affects millions ...

Hoarding disorder is debilitating, and current treatments aren’t that effective. A new study found that modifying distressing mental images into more positive ones was an effective way of motivating ...

Do you ever wonder what causes people to live in hoarded conditions? Is it nature versus nurture? Through my clinical practice specializing in the intervention and treatment of Hoarding Disorder over ...

July 14--For two years, a team of code enforcers, therapists, insurers and disaster response groups has traded ideas and expertise on a largely hidden problem in Allegheny County: hoarding. The ...

Food hoarding is a behavior that can perplex and worry parents. Finding hidden stashes of snacks and perishables in a child’s room can raise concerns about their well-being. Understanding why children ...

A sliver of space left on a mattress, narrow winding pathways carved through clutter and precarious piles of newspapers - this is just a small glimpse behind the curtain of a person living with a ...

Recently, the phenomenon known as hoarding has come into greater public awareness, propelled by graphic scenes on television showing homes crammed floor-to-ceiling with an astonishing amount of stuff.