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Hoarding Study At Boston University
The Institute of Living in Hartford, CT, and The Boston University School of Social Work are conducting research to understand the features of obsessive compulsive disorder and compulsive hoarding. The study compares people with hoarding problems to those who have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not necessary for participants to have hoarding problems or clutter to participate. The researchers hope to learn more about why hoarding and obsessive compulsive symptoms develop, how these problems are related to other psychiatric disorders and how best to assess these problems. This information may be helpful for identifying effective treatments in the future.
Researchers are looking for people age 30 or older who have:
- problems with excessive clutter or
- obsessive compulsive disorder and,
- live within forty minutes of the greater Hartford or Boston areas.
The study consists of a 4-hour diagnostic interview about anxiety and mood symptoms followed by a 4-hour interview about clutter and acquiring. These interviews take place at the clinics.
Additionally, the study will include a 1- hour visit to the participant's home where the participant will take part in an experimental task about removing clutter and another task about acquiring new items. Participants will also have a chance to take part in a discarding and acquisition task. Participants will be paid $20/hr for their time and can make up to $180.
If you are interested in participating and have any questions, please contact Jessica Rasmussen, B.A. at Boston University at (617) 358-4213 or (617) 353-9610, or Kristin Fitch, B.A. at The Institute of Living in Hartford, CT at (860) 545-7574.
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Posted: August 27, 2007
Hoarding Therapy Group: Manhattan, NYC
Are you unable to part with anything, including the most useless junk, telling yourself, "I might need it someday?"
Does your home resemble a warehouse?
Have you given up hope in obtaining help for your problem?
Are you really motivated to do something about your hoarding?
A hoarding therapy group provides support and treatment. Individualized treatment plans are tailored to the needs and capabilities of each participant. De-hoarding assignments are manageable. Feelings relevant to the hoarding experience are explored. Guest speakers will be periodically scheduled.
For further information, contact Stacie Lewis, LCSW, at (212) 568-9570 (Manhattan, NYC location).
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Posted: August 26, 2006
