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Kenneth Wei-Qiang Choo1, Wei Liang Lee2, Choon How How3

  • 1Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|October 15, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Hoarding involves excessive acquiring and difficulty discarding possessions, potentially causing distress. This article guides recommendations for patients, families, and introduces Singapore

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Community Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Hoarding is characterized by excessive acquisition and inability to discard possessions.
  • While often causing distress and disability, not all hoarding is pathological.
  • Community-level interventions are crucial for managing hoarding behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations for patients and families dealing with hoarding behavior.
  • To introduce the Hoarding Task Force in Singapore.
  • To outline relevant legislation addressing community hoarding issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on hoarding behavior and interventions.
  • Analysis of Singaporean legislation and task force initiatives.
  • Development of practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • Hoarding behavior requires nuanced approaches, distinguishing pathological from non-pathological cases.
  • The Hoarding Task Force and specific legislation provide a framework for community intervention in Singapore.
  • Practical guidance for families and patients is essential for effective management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of hoarding requires a multi-faceted approach involving patients, families, and community resources.
  • Singapore's legislative framework and the Hoarding Task Force offer a model for addressing hoarding.
  • Further research into community-based interventions can improve outcomes for individuals with hoarding disorder.

Keywords:
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