"The Skeleton of Death With the Antiquarian Hoarder," by English artist Thomas Rowlandson. From The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. Source: Florilegius/Courtesy of Bridgeman Images.

"But it's not a lifestyle choice, it's a mental health issue." Hoarding was recognised as a complex mental health condition in 2013. Between two and five per cent of the UK population is estimated to ...

A small collection of tea caddies displayed. Source: Shirley M. Mueller Collecting is a widespread hobby where people acquire, preserve, and display specific items they find interesting or valuable.

The study was supported by the British Academy (SG152110). Many of us may find we have acquired too many possessions that clutter our living spaces, but refuse to part with things “in case we might ...

Hoarding OCD can cause someone to amass a variety of things. It may disrupt someone’s day-to-day life or ability to maintain a clean living space. Hoarding happens when you have difficulty discarding ...