Hoarding Often Begins Early in Life; Know the Symptoms
Wayne State University researchers are working on early intervention and treatment for hoarders
Researchers at Wayne State University are studying compulsive hoarding in children, adolescence and adults. So far they’ve discovered that the earlier hoarding tendencies can be identified and parents can play a big part in treatment. WDET’s Amy Miller spoke with Dr. David Rosenberg; Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State. He says hoarding in children is a bigger problem than most people realize and that 80% of adult hoarders have the onset during childhood. But he says some of the symptoms are different in childhood.
To hear the entire conversation, click on the audio link above or for more information and to sign up for the study contact Pamela Falarano at 313-745-4645 or pfalzara@med.wayne.edu.
