Resources for the public
Search Google News for ‘hoarding’. The results include ones about advertising hoarding.
Martin,D.(2024) Artist’s animation aims to help people with hoarding disorder 25th May. BBC. Artist is the child of someone who hoards. Range of agencies support it. Positive review by an expert. Seeking funding.
Shackle, S (2023)You reach a point where you can’t live your life; ‘what is behind extreme hoarding?’ ‘Long read’ 4 July Guardian
Emily Coady-Stemp (2024)‘I just kept collecting, collecting, collecting’ BBC news 16th May
Audio Interview with Professor Nick Neave BBC Sounds. Background article with key points. 30th May 2024
Audio or transcript Pike,J Why people hoard American Psychological Association
Videos
Hampton, M Possessed (video) Done in liaison with Satwat Singh and his group, so they see they have a problem.
Britain’s Biggers Hoarders is actually not melodramatic -a supportive person
The Hoarder Who Can’t Get into His Own House (recommended on a safeguarding site) He gets help from informal experts.
My Mother the Compulsive Hoarder – a Case Study
Information for people who hoard, their friends and family
There is a separate page of resources.
There are many websites and books. A lot of the content will be similar, so Its choosing which the person prefers.
Websites
MIND Hoarding Clear, comprehensive information
NHS Hoarding disorder Shorter. Not written for hoarders. No self help. Valuable as proof that its a mental disorder, and that there is treatment.
Holmes, S et al (2024) Understanding Hoarding British Psychological Society Describes the ideal care, which may be unusual.
(2016) Hoarding Royal College of Psychiatry. Describes the ideal care, which may be unusual
Robinson, L et al Hoarding Disorder: Help for Hoarders Helpguide.org. Much longer than the others. Staff include a psychologist.(viewed 1/7/2024
Anon That Hoarder; overcome compulsive hoarding podcast , also blog,newsletter and web information written by someone who hoards. (ads)
Clouds End Scroll down page for blog. includes Self Care for Hoarding Support Workers. Wide range of services, including training.
Hoarding Disorder UK (not information) support groups, including online, training.
Hoarding Support has information plus a peer-support anonymous forum Several threads
Hoarding UK Activities include: information, help and advice, advocacy and an online support group. Has a list of support groups, starting with its own.
Reddit Hoarding anonymous peer support site. Moderated
Books
There are many books. 4 mentioned most frequently by experts:
Cooke. J (2021) Understanding Hoarding: Reclaim your space and your life. UK
Singh, S (2015) Overcoming hoarding ; A self-help guide with cognitive behavioural techniques. UK
Tolin, D (2013) Buried in treasures; Help for compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding Expensive. Print £18+, Kindle £11+ USA, so some information may be different. Used in some treatment programmes
Frost,R et al (2010) Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. New
York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt USA
For friends and family
Anon My Mother the Compulsive Hoarder – a Case Study Harley Therapy blog (viewed 1/7/24)
Neziroglu ,F and others (2013). Children of Hoarders: How to Minimize Conflict, Reduce the Clutter, and Improve Your Relationship. Kindle only
Tompkins, M (2009) Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring
WG Hoarding response organisation Support a loved one (counselling services not relevant for UK)
Safety
Safety questions from Steketee and others (2013)Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd edition) any response that isnt ‘none’ is ‘meaningful and needs attention’ (viewed 1/6/2024).
WG Hoarding response organisation has a 10 steps to safety video developed with experts. (viewed 1/7/2024)
Fire
Hoarding Humberside fire and rescue.
Hoarding disorder. Written for carers and support workers, not people who hoard! London Fire Brigade
Fire Safety at home (general information). London Fire Brigade
Falls
Falls-Prevention NHS. Written for older people, but parts are relevant for younger people who hoard too.
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