Psychological treatment for hoarding problems has historically been associated with poor
outcomes. When treated as a subgroup of obsessive–compulsive disorder, individuals with …

Hoarding is characterized as a condition involving extreme accumulation of objects in the
home, as well as an associated difficulty with discarding possessions that others would …

Hoarded homes can pose a threat to public safety, with heightened risks of fire hazards, pest
infestations and noxious odours in both the home and neighbouring dwellings. Communities …

The construction of smart cities is a theme of urban development, and building fires greatly
threaten public safety and urban environmental governance, in which fire emergency …

Hoarding disorder is characterized by difficulty parting with possessions because of strong
urges to save the items. Difficulty discarding often includes items others consider to be of …

The importation of rescue dogs has become an increasingly common occurrence in recent
years, often involving industrialized countries as the ultimate destination. However …

This article presents different views regarding hoarding from the nexus of psychology and
social work. In the present paper the authors suggest that there are social aspects of the …

The article deals with the problem of public awareness about existing special purpose
buildings such as protective buildings and shelters that can be used to protect against …

Hoarding behaviour sometimes requires intervention from community agencies to reduce
risks to residents and the nearby community. Human services professionals from a wide …

The article deals with the problem of public awareness about existing special purpose
buildings such as protective buildings and shelters that can be used to protect against …