The role of distress tolerance, anxiety sensitivity, and intolerance of uncertainty in predicting hoarding symptoms in a clinical sample

Hoarding Disorder (HD) is characterized by the acquisition of, and inability to discard, large quantities of possessions, resulting in severe clutter and subsequent distress and impairment (Frost and Hartl, 1996). In its extreme form, HD can lead to unsanitary living conditions, social isolation, and the inability to work (Frost et al., 2000a; Frost et al., 2000b; Tolin et al., 2008). The social, economic and personal costs of hoarding have spurred efforts to develop and disseminate efficacious treatments.

Source: Psychiatry Research - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jessica R. Grisham, Lynette Roberts, Silvia Cerea, Simone Isemann, Jeanettte Svehla, Melissa M. Norberg Source Type: research