Introduction and Definition Animal hoarding represents a complex and often devastating phenomenon characterized by the accumulation of a large number of animals, often exceeding the capacity for adequate care. This condition is distinct from simple pet ownership or breeding and is defined primarily by the failure to provide necessary nutrition, sanitation, veterinary care, and socialization, […]
Introduction to Cognitive Models of Hoarding Hoarding Disorder (HD), classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is defined by the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. This difficulty is rooted in the strong perceived need to save the items and the distress associated […]
Introduction to Activities of Daily Living and Hoarding Disorder Hoarding Disorder (HD), recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5, is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them and distress associated with discarding them. This accumulation results in the significant […]