Hoarding behavior, often depicted in media as extreme clutter and an inability to discard items, is more than just a habit of collecting. It’s a complex psychological condition that affects millions ...

Whether you are someone who lives around piles of things you cannot throw away, you had an aunt who was too embarrassed to let anyone into her cluttered home or you have seen the TV show “Hoarders,” ...

Food hoarding is a behavior that can perplex and worry parents. Finding hidden stashes of snacks and perishables in a child’s room can raise concerns about their well-being. Understanding why children ...

My mother was a meticulous housekeeper with no tolerance for clutter but a surprising acceptance of dusty surfaces (that came from living on a gravel road). My own standards are more relaxed, but not ...