Hoarding Disorder - It's More than Messy

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explains hoarding disorder, how it differs from OCD and collecting, and the impact it has on daily life. It covers symptoms, causes, and treatment options like therapy and medication. It's important for recognizing early signs, understanding risks, and finding effective ways to seek help.

Channel: Dr. Tracey Marks Duration: 0:06:21

Questions

1. Which of the following is a common way people with hoarding disorder acquire possessions?

Receiving gifts Buying items Borrowing from friends Renting storage units

2. What distinguishes hoarding from collecting?

Collectors buy fewer items Collectors never feel attached to their items Collectors acquire related items and organize them, while hoarding involves clutter of unrelated items Collectors spend more money than hoarders

3. In which year did hoarding become classified as its own disorder separate from OCD?

2008 2000 2013 2018

4. What is considered the primary treatment for hoarding disorder?

Exclusive use of antidepressants Electroconvulsive therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Weekend clean-out programs

5. What is animal hoarding characterized by?

Only keeping farm animals Breeding animals for profit Acquiring many animals without providing proper nutrition and sanitation Having more than ten pets

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