Hoarding 101

Public Health Officials address local community association managers during a lunch and learn about "Hoarding". Hoarding is a mental health disorder where people accumulate possessions and have persistent difficulty discarding them, leading to excessive clutter and significant distress. This disorder is characterized by the irrational belief that items must be saved, and attempting to part with them causes substantial distress. The consequences can include unsafe living environments, social isolation, and impairments in daily functioning.