Hoarding Disorder — Educational Self‑Assessment
Reflect on your patterns over the past 6 months. This tool is educational and not a diagnosis.
How to answer
Score
Description
Example
0
Not at all
This doesn’t describe me at all
1
Mild / Rare
Happens once in a while; little disruption
2
Moderate
Happens often; some problems
3
Severe / Almost always
Most of the time; major problems
If clutter or distress is linked to thoughts of self‑harm or inability to care for yourself/others, seek help immediately:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — Call or text 988
- Samaritans (UK & Ireland) — Call 116 123
- Lifeline (Australia) — Call 13 11 14
Your Overall Results
Core criteria met
Consider rule‑outs
0%
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Minimal
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Important
- This tool is for educational purposes only. It cannot replace a professional evaluation.
- Your responses are not stored, shared, or used for any purpose other than your own reflection.
- Hoarding behaviors can overlap with conditions like Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD, and dementia.
- If clutter is creating unsafe conditions or contributing to distress, professional help is strongly recommended.