Comparison of treatment outcomes for Hoarding Disorder: A critical review

Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by a persistent difficulty in discarding possessions, leading to an accumulation that congests living areas and compromises daily activities. Because HD is a newly defined disorder, there are questions about the available treatments and their efficacy. In this dissertation, I propose a review of the studies that have evaluated different treatments and outcomes for HD, with special emphasis on the difference between non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. I additionally discuss recommendations for integrating these two types of treatments in clinical practice, and propose some suggestions for future research, highlighting the challenges of treating HD and testing treatment efficacy.