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From The Telegraph
"Hoarding has been classified as a medical disorder for the first time by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a move that experts say could benefit thousands of people. Psychiatrists said the “extremely significant” decision would help doctors and the NHS identify people struggling with hoarding and improve treatment for a condition campaigners say affects up to 5 per cent of the population. According to the WHO, hoarding disorder is characterised by an “accumulation of possessions due to excessive acquisition of or difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value”.
From Metro: Hoarding officially recognised as a medical disorder
Collecting is ok then!
Metro: "When you collect items such as stamps, mugs, or postcards, you’ll usually keep them well-ordered and easily accessible, whether that’s in a display case, a scrapbook, or a box. People who hoard, however, tend to keep items in an extremely disorganised state, letting them take up a lot of room in the house. Hoarding is considered a serious problem when the clutter interferes with everyday living (such as blocking off access to a room) or is causing significant distress to the person or their family. Items hoarded have little or no monetary value, but if someone tries to clear the clutter, someone who hoards will become very upset".
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/16/hoarding-now-officially-recognised-medical-disorder-7846267/?ito=cbshare
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/
Collecting is ok then!
Metro: "When you collect items such as stamps, mugs, or postcards, you’ll usually keep them well-ordered and easily accessible, whether that’s in a display case, a scrapbook, or a box. People who hoard, however, tend to keep items in an extremely disorganised state, letting them take up a lot of room in the house. Hoarding is considered a serious problem when the clutter interferes with everyday living (such as blocking off access to a room) or is causing significant distress to the person or their family. Items hoarded have little or no monetary value, but if someone tries to clear the clutter, someone who hoards will become very upset".
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/16/hoarding-now-officially-recognised-medical-disorder-7846267/?ito=cbshare
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/
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