Hoarding Disorder Diagnostic Criteria

These flashcards cover key concepts and criteria associated with Hoarding Disorder as outlined in the diagnostic criteria.

What is the primary characteristic of Hoarding Disorder according to the diagnostic criteria?

Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.

What are the reasons behind the difficulty in discarding possessions in Hoarding Disorder?

Due to a perceived need to save the items and distress associated with discarding them.

What are the consequences of the difficulty in discarding possessions in Hoarding Disorder?

Accumulation of possessions that congest and clutter active living areas, compromising their intended use.

Under what condition can living areas be considered uncluttered in cases of Hoarding Disorder?

Only if it is due to the interventions of third parties (e.g., family members, cleaners, authorities).

What types of impairment or distress must hoarding cause in individuals?

Clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

What medical condition must be ruled out when diagnosing Hoarding Disorder?

The hoarding is not attributable to another medical condition (e.g., brain injury, cerebrovascular disease, Prader-Willi syndrome).

What must not better explain the hoarding behavior in order to diagnose Hoarding Disorder?

The symptoms of another mental disorder (e.g., OCD, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, etc.).