The Oxford Handbook of Hoarding and AcquiringHoarding involves the acquisition of and inability to discard large numbers of possessions that clutter the living area of the person collecting them. It becomes a disorder when the behavior causes significant distress or interferes with functioning. Hoarding can interfere with activities of daily living (such as being able to sit in chairs or sleep in a bed), work efficiency, family relationships, as well as health and safety. Hoarding behavior can range from mild to life-threatening. Epidemiological findings suggest that hoarding occurs in 2-6% of the adult population, making it two to three times more common than obsessive-compulsive disorder. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) now includes Hoarding Disorder as a distinct disorder within the OCD and Related Anxiety Disorders section, creating a demand for information about it. The Oxford Handbook of Hoarding and Acquiring is the first |
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Contents
Part Two Phenomenology Epidemiology and Diagnosis | 17 |
Part Three Etiology | 157 |
Part Four Assessment and Intervention | 233 |
Part Five Hoarding in Special Populations | 329 |
Part Six Future Directions | 351 |
Appendices | 363 |
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