At what point does a collection become hoarding? All of us at one time or another had collections whether of stamps, books or plates. “People collect and save objects as a hobby in virtually all ...

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.

Hoarding behavior has been observed in individuals with schizophrenia for more than a century. Despite this longstanding recognition, there has been a paucity of research exploring the motivations and ...