Mr. Chasson says hoarding is extremely difficult to treat. He says hoarders are less likely than others to recognize that they have a problem. But he suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy can help. In this method, hoarders work with an expert to understand why they gather and save so many things.

　　When reasons are found for the hoarding, he says, people can develop a plan for organization. They can learn how to decide what to throw away. They can learn to resist the urge to bring home more things.

　　Some hoarders improve by meeting with others and talking about their struggles. These group therapy meetings can take place in the hoarders homes.

　　But the therapy does not always happen in direct meetings. Some meetings for hoarders are held online, through the Internet. And, some hoarders use their computers to communicate with a supportive person.

　　A method as easy as taking a picture of the area to be organized before and after the work is done can give hoarders a feeling of progress. With improved decision-making skills and ways of thinking, it is possible for a hoarder to become a former hoarder.

　　This Science in the News was written by Kim Varzi. Our producer was Caty Weaver.

　　Im Mario Ritter. And Im Faith Lapidus.

　　Join us again next week at this time for more news about science on the Voice of America.

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