The Washington Post (3/7, Haupt) spotlights “hoarding disorder – a mental health condition in which people have trouble getting rid of possessions because of a perceived need to save them.” The disorder “affects about 2.6 percent of people worldwide, according to the American Psychiatric Association,” with “higher rates” seen “in those over 60 and people who have other psychiatric problems, such as anxiety or depression.” The article provides a list of tips to help friends and family members with hoarding disorder. Click here to see a patient and family resource about hoarding disorder.
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