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May 2025
30m 48s

Digging out: Can we help people with hoa...

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle with clutter. ... Show More
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