Abstract

SCHMIDT, Diego Rafael; DELLA MEA, Cristina Pilla  and  FORTES WAGNER, Marcia. Hoarding Disorder: clinical and epidemiological aspects. CES Psicol [online]. 2014, vol.7, n.2, pp.27-43. ISSN 2011-3080.

Hoarding Disorder (HD) is characterized by the compulsive acquisition of unnecessary objects, clutter, and difficulty in discarding possessions. Previous editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) showed no specific diagnosis for subjects presenting these symptoms, which were usually classified as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). This work consists on a literature review based on international indexing databases, and it aims to discuss the epidemiological, clinical, and treatment aspects of HD. Although there is no consensual in the literature, the findings suggest that the disorder is an independent disease, and with high prevalence of comorbidities, requiring therapeutic interventions focused on the cognitive and behavioral characteristics of these subjects. Finally, carrying out researches with this profile of patients, emphasizing the reality of Brazil is suggested.

Keywords : Hoarding Disorder; Hoarding Behavior; Compulsive Hoarding; Animal Hoarding Behavior; Animal Hoarders; Diagnosis.

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