Hoarding Disorder (HD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. This behavior results in the ...

For more than 20 years, Kris never invited anyone inside her apartment. Most of her friends and family lived outside of Minneapolis, so it didn’t seem odd that she never had them visit. Something ...

Mark was always a loner. His reclusiveness worsened when the coronavirus pandemic emerged. He shied away from having visitors at his home, including members of his family. When he died recently, his ...

Behind closed doors across the country, millions of individuals are quietly overwhelmed by something most of us take for granted: our relationship with things we bring into our homes. The ...

It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term. Therapist Jayme Kolbo spends ...

Hallways lined with mountains of junk. Entire rooms covered in useless trinkets. Lives torn apart. Yes, "Hoarders" is back for Season 15 Monday night on A&E (8 EST/PST). It's the show that gives us a ...

Hoarding is a serious disorder with far-reaching consequences. Understanding its causes, recognizing its symptoms, and ...

Jessica Grisham has received funding from the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation. Keong Yap receives funding from the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation.

Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.

Quick Take Cats are the most commonly hoarded animals, due to their low cost, indoor suitability, and rapid reproduction.

Hoarding disorder, a complex mental health condition, affects millions of people, yet it often remains misunderstood and stigmatized. Many individuals silently struggle with an overwhelming ...