Everything you need to know about hoarding /

Drummond, Lynne M.

Everything you need to know about hoarding / Lynne M. Drummond, honorary consultant psychiatrist at South West London and St George's NHS Trust and visiting professor at University of Hertfordshire, Laura J. Edwards, freelance writer. - ix, 210 pages - index .

Index

Includes bibliographical references and index.

When does hoarding arise? -- Hoarding disorder -- Animal hoarding -- Obsessive compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality hoarding disorder and how they interact -- Hoarding in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism and impulse control issues -- Treatment of hoarding disorder. Medication -- Treatment of hoarding disorder. Psychological approaches -- What about the law and hoarding? -- How can someone with hoarding disorder help themselves -- What can you do to help a friend or relative who has hoarding disorder or hoarding symptoms?

"Examining all aspects of hoarding and its treatment, this book utilises case studies to demonstrate terms and how people may seek help. Written primarily for people with hoarding disorder and their loved ones, this book will also appeal to GPs and mental health practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

9781009466097

2024057747


Compulsive hoarding
Compulsive hoarding--Treatment

RC 569.5.H63 / D78 2025

616.85/227