Helping with Hoarding

Everyone likes to hold onto mementos that remind us of the past, but at what point does the habit of holding on to stuff become unhealthy? Some people just refer to this as hoarding, but hoarding is more than just an attachment to your belongings--it's a mental health issue that needs to be taken seriously. Even though hoarding disorders affect 19 million people in the US, few know how to identify it and how to help those who are affected by the disorder. Here with us today to better understand hoarding disorders and how to help those who suffer from it is Dr. Michael A. Tompkins, a renowned psychologist and author.