title: Hoarding in Singapore.
abstract: Hoarding refers to an excessive acquisition of objects and inability to part with apparently valueless possessions. While it can lead to excessive clutter, distress and disability, it is important to note that not all cases of hoarding are pathological. This article aims to suggest how one can make recommendations to patients and families when they encounter someone exhibiting hoarding behaviour. It also introduces the Hoarding Task Force and relevant legislation in Singapore to address the issue of hoarding in the community.
authors.affiliation: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
authors.forename: Kenneth Wei-Qiang
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
authors.forename: Wei Liang
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Care and Health Integration, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Choon How
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: How
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Beng Yeong
authors.initials: BY
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D006077:Government Agencies; D000067836:Hoarding Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012449:Safety; D012846:Singapore
keywords: hoarder; hoarding; law