It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term. Therapist Jayme Kolbo spends ...

Understand the difference between clutter and hoarding. The tendency to clutter is common, but it is not the same as hoarding. The latter is a mental health disorder; this person feels distressed by ...

The hot new syndrome these days is hoarding — people can’t get enough reality TV shows about poor idiots who can’t throw anything away, even if those people watching have to shove aside three boxes of ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in patients with memory loss and ...

SEATTLE — A concerning trend is being seen in homes across western Washington. Researchers are seeing a direct tie between the COVID-19 pandemic and people hoarding. Local leaders believe the problem ...

Experts say patience, building trust and gradual decluttering can be crucial.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hoarding may indicate psychosocial and neurocognitive disorders. Other hoarding assessments may be difficult in ...

trekandshoot / Getty Images A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes to a Presbyterian church, including ...