Publications by authors named "Cecilia Garrett"
Ann Clin Psychiatry
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Limited research has focused on the impact of parental hoarding on adult children's mental health, particularly concerning conflict and emotional distress.
- A study with 414 participants showed high rates of generalized anxiety and depression, especially during adolescence, and highlighted how feelings of rejection were connected to these mental health issues.
- The findings suggest that parental hoarding can increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adult children, with feelings of rejection playing a key role in this relationship.
