A hoarding disorder may increase the risk of suicide

A hoarding disorder may increase the risk of suicide

Co-authored by Shontai Cameron. Approximately 2 to 6 percent of the general population meets criteria for hoarding disorder (HD), with similar rates found in men and women in developed countries. Hoarding behavior often emerges in adolescence or early adulthood and worsens over time. This disorder involves difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive … Read more