In my other article, “Hoarding: How Much Stuff is Too Much?”, I provide definitions of hoarding, discuss the association between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding, and provide an overall snapshot…
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
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Hoarding: How Much Stuff Is Too Much?
The Mayo Clinic defines hoarding as the excessive collection of items or animals and the inability to discard them. Other sources report that hoarding can be viewed as the acquisition…
Self-Injury: A Brief Introduction
Self-injury is the deliberate injury or alteration of one’s body tissues without the intent of suicide. Most times, these acts are performed to relieve distressing thoughts or emotions or sensations…
Psychology of Obesity: A Brief Introduction
Some researchers believe there is a relationship between mental and emotional health and obesity and admit that it is a very complex topic. There are also those who find no…
Does Munchausen Syndrome Exist?
Much mystery surrounds the interesting and sometimes dangerous condition known loosely as Munchausen Syndrome. Experts categorize it as a Factitious Disorder, meaning an artificial condition. Originally the term was used…
Caregiving, Diet and Depression
A Sad but True Fact Caregiving is deeply meaningful and purposeful to millions of Americans and brings many rewards including serving others and making a difference in someone’s life. Caregiving…