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Hoarding as a psychiatric symptom.

D Greenberg1, E Witztum, A Levy

  • 1Jerusalem Mental Health Center-Ezrat Nashim, Israel.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|October 1, 1990
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Hoarding, a pathologic behavior involving uncontrolled gathering and disposal of items, is distinct from normal collecting. It can manifest as a symptom across various mental health conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Collecting is a common behavior in childhood and adulthood.
  • Hoarding is considered the pathological counterpart to collecting.
  • Understanding the mechanisms underlying hoarding is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • Hoarding involves the gathering, ordering, and disposal of articles without clear conscious motivation or control.
  • Eight adult case studies exhibited hoarding as a prominent symptom.
  • Hoarding can be associated with various underlying psychological and neurological processes.

Findings:

  • Hoarding serves as a final common pathway for diverse conditions.
  • Compulsive hoarding is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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  • Paranoid delusions and organic mental disorders can also manifest with hoarding behaviors.

    • Implications:

    • Hoarding is not a singular disorder but a symptom with multiple etiologies.
    • Identifying the underlying cause of hoarding is essential for effective therapeutic interventions.
    • Further research into the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of hoarding is warranted.