Virtual reality (VR) therapy is showing promise as an effective treatment for hoarding disorder, a serious mental health condition estimated to affect approximately 2.5% of the US population. A recent ...

Dear Annie: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don’t know where to turn. He’s a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades, and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago, she ...

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Two organizations in Westmoreland County are teaming up to create a first-of-its-kind support group for those with hoarding disorders. “There are studies that show between ...

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My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions? – ...

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?