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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

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  • Hoarding disorder is defined by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, causing significant distress and clutter.
  • Accumulated items lead to substantial personal, social, and legal ramifications.
  • Understanding the disorder's etiology is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of hoarding disorder.
  • To summarize effective treatment modalities and emerging etiological models.
  • To identify research gaps and future directions, particularly for specialized populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hoarding disorder research.
  • Synthesis of findings on cognitive-behavioral therapies, community interventions, and peer support.
  • Analysis of animal, attachment, and neurobiological models.
  • Examination of interventions for children, older adults, and involuntary patients.

Main Results:

  • Specialized treatments, including individual and group cognitive and behavioral therapies, demonstrate preliminary effectiveness.
  • Animal, attachment, and neurobiological models are advancing the understanding of hoarding disorder's origins.
  • Specific considerations are needed for intervening with children, older adults, and involuntarily treated patients.

Conclusions:

  • Hoarding disorder requires specialized interventions, with cognitive and behavioral therapies showing promise.
  • Further research into etiological factors and tailored approaches for diverse populations is warranted.
  • Addressing hoarding disorder necessitates a multi-faceted approach considering individual needs and risk mitigation.