Hoarding Disorder: Mayo Clinic Radio

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This discussion explores hoarding disorder, its symptoms, risk factors, and how it differs from OCD. It highlights the impact on daily life, challenges in treatment, and the importance of family involvement. Listeners gain practical insights into understanding and managing this often misunderstood mental health condition.

Channel: Mayo Clinic Duration: 0:09:52

Questions

1. Which of the following is mentioned as a psychological risk factor for hoarding disorder?

High intelligence Excessive optimism Frequent travel History of trauma or loss

2. According to the discussion, how was hoarding disorder originally classified?

As a symptom of schizophrenia As a type of depression As a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder As a form of generalized anxiety disorder

3. What is one marker that indicates hoarding has become a problem?

When the person owns more than 1,000 items When family members complain about clutter When a person collects valuable antiques When living spaces cannot be used for their intended purpose

4. What treatment strategy is considered essential for hoarding disorder?

In-home therapy focusing on organization and decluttering Short-term inpatient hospitalization Medication-only treatment Complete removal of all possessions by family members

5. Which mental health condition is more commonly comorbid with hoarding disorder than OCD?

Eating disorders Phobias Panic disorder Depressive disorder

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