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Hoarding disorder — IOCDF overview
Hoarding as a distinct condition, with its own diagnostic frame and treatment evidence.
International OCD Foundation7 min read
Hoarding disorder is a distinct diagnosis, no longer a subtype of OCD. IOCDF's hoarding subsite covers the diagnostic criteria, the role of cognitive impairment, and the specialized CBT protocols that have the best evidence.
Useful for family members trying to understand a loved one's behavior without resorting to the punitive frame of reality TV.
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