Hoarding As A Mental Health Issue

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares a personal story of growing up in a home affected by hoarding, revealing it as a mental health disorder rather than a problem of clutter. It highlights the importance of compassion, awareness, and proper treatment to support individuals and families struggling with hoarding.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:09:25

Questions

1. What treatment approach has shown promise for individuals with hoarding disorder?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Electroshock therapy Medication only Hypnosis

2. What response does the speaker suggest when someone shares their struggles with hoarding?

Advise them to stop shopping Express shock and disbelief Offer to clean their house immediately Say you are honored they shared and ask how to help

3. What childhood experience did the speaker long for but could not have due to their home environment?

Birthday parties Vacations School dances Sleepovers

4. What did the speaker later realize their mother's daily shopping trips were connected to?

Interior design Family traditions Financial debt Hoarding disorder

5. According to the DSM, which of the following is one diagnostic criterion for hoarding disorder?

Inability to let go of items regardless of value Buying only expensive items Avoidance of social gatherings Excessive cleanliness

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