Diogenes syndrome: how to recognise and act on signs of self-neglect in older people: Self-neglect can be associated with hoarding and other mental health problems.

  • Published In: Mental Health Practice, 2023, v. 26, n. 2. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Turnbull, Catherine 3 of 3

Abstract

Self-neglect is an extreme lack of self-care, sometimes associated with hoarding, and may be a result of other issues such as addictions, according to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Practice. 2023/03, Vol. 26, Issue 2, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1465-8720
  • DOI:10.7748/mhp.26.2.10.s3
  • Accession Number:162156418
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