Hoarding Assist
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) defines hoarding as “the compulsive purchasing, acquiring, searching, and saving of items that have little or no value.” The behavior usually has harmful effects emotional, physical, social, financial, and even legal for the hoarder and their family members.
Understanding Hoarding
Hoarding is recognized as a mental health issue and a public health problem that affects 2-5% of our population. Unfortunately, many sufferers and their support systems don’t know where to turn when the challenges become too great or the situation unsafe.
Why Do People Hoard?
- Items are perceived as valuable
- Items provide a source of security
- Fear of forgetting or losing items
- Fear others will…
To continue reading, you can download this publication by completing your information below:
