Hoarding vs. Squalor
People often mistakenly think squalor and hoarding are the same mental health disorder. The distinction may seem minor, but it is important to understand the difference.
| Hoarding | Squalor |
|---|---|
| Not always associated with squalor | Almost always associated with hoarding |
| Accumulated over time | May include rotten food, animal or human waste, foul odor |
| Hygenic home with large volume of clutter | Highly unsanitary conditions |
| Public health issues for occupant | Public health issues for occupant and neighbors |
Hoarding
Squalor
