Researchers in Singapore investigated what motivates hoarders personally. Their study of the lived experiences of hoarders reveals the main attractions are aesthetic appeal, utility, and strong emotional attachment. We find this approach interesting, as it deviates from … [Read more...]
Rescripting Images and Memories Helps Hoarders
Much clinical effort has gone into reshaping hoarding behaviour, without a clear pattern of success. Current thinking centers on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy. Researchers at University of New South Wales, report some success with rescripting images … [Read more...]
OCD and the Covid-19 Impact – The Latest Research
Compulsive hoarding is too slim a topic to attract much attention from scientific researchers at this time. However, the broader debate around OCD and the Covid-19 impact did obtain the interest of one Dr Debanjan Banerjee. He works with the National Institute of Mental … [Read more...]
Excessive Wealth as a Manifestation of Hoarding Disorder: An Introduction
We were scrolling through the annals of Research Gate when we stumbled over a piece titled ‘Understanding and Treating Hoarding: A Biopsychosocial Perspective’. This seemed a bit heavy for a blog like this and we trolled for more information. Our patience paid off on … [Read more...]
