Hoarding Disorder Prevalence: A Scientific Assessment

Although the general population often thinks that hoarding disorder (HD) is common, it is not. As a collector, I often have to make that distinction. I am not a hoarder, but a collector. I have addressed the differentiating factors between the two in some of my previous posts on this subject. Here, I clarify just […]

Hoarding Disorder and Suicide | Psychology Today

Hoarding Disorder (HD), classified under the category of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) in the DSM-5, has gained significant attention due to its association with heightened suicidality. Here, we explore the relationship between HD and suicidal behaviors, drawing on the recent meta-analysis by Pellegrini et al. (2021). A Meta-analysis can generate more robust conclusions than […]