In this episode, our guest Elaine Birchall, MSW describes her work with this under-researched and under-served population. Challenging myths, she defines the disorder, reviews prevalence data, describes risk and safety concerns and the prognosis for those afflicted. Referencing human rights, Ms. Birchall discusses key assessment criteria and the treatment process.

Episode 280 - Elaine Birchall: Hoarding: Assessment, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

inSocialWork is the podcast series of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. The purpose of this series is to engage practitioners and researchers in lifelong learning and to promote research to practice, practice to research. inSocialWork features conversations with prominent social work professionals, interviews with cutting-edge researchers, and information on emerging trends and best practices in the field of social work.

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Episode 280 - Elaine Birchall: Hoarding: Assessment, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

Episode 280 - Elaine Birchall: Hoarding: Assessment, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment