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• #1 Kleptomania: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9878-kleptomania

  Kleptomania is a mental health condition that happens unpredictably and for reasons that experts still dont fully understand. Because of that, it isnt possible to prevent it or reduce your risk of developing it. […] Without treatment, people with this condition have a high risk of legal issues, relationship problems or problems from other mental health conditions, including a higher risk of dying by suicide. With treatment, many people with this condition can resist these impulses or find ways to manage and adapt to this condition.

• #2 Kleptomania – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kleptomania/symptoms-causes/syc-20364732

  Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Because the causes of kleptomania aren’t clear, it’s not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty.

• #3 Kleptomania // Middlesex Health

  https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/kleptomania

  Because the causes of kleptomania aren’t clear, it’s not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Treatments are available that may help to minimize the urge to steal and live without addiction and shame.

• #4 Kleptomania – Augusta HealthSearchClose SearchSearch IconSearch IconClose Search IconMobile Menu IconMobile Menu Close IconInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

  https://www.augustahealth.com/disease/kleptomania/

  Because the cause of kleptomania isn’t clear, it’s not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Treatments are available that may help to minimize the urge to steal and live without addiction and shame.

• #5 Kleptomania | UM Health-Sparrow

  https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/kleptomania

  Because the causes of kleptomania aren’t clear, it’s not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Although fear, humiliation or embarrassment may make it hard for you to seek treatment for kleptomania, it’s important to get help. Kleptomania is difficult to overcome on your own. Without treatment, kleptomania will likely be an ongoing, long-term condition. […] To help avoid relapses, be sure to follow your treatment plan. If you feel urges to steal, contact your mental health provider or reach out to a trusted person or support group.

• #6 What Is Kleptomania And What Can You Do To Treat It? | BetterHelp

  https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/impulse-control-disorder/what-is-kleptomania-and-what-can-you-do-to-treat-it/

  Kleptomania is a rare mental health disorder thats characterized by the impulse to shoplift or steal items, typically when theyre not needed or when one can afford to buy them instead. […] Mental health providers recommend seeking treatment when compulsive stealing begins or as soon as the recurrent failure to control the urge to steal is recognized. […] Research suggests that subtypes of this rare disorder may exist, with some presenting more like a mood disorder while others present more similarly to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). […] A mental health professional can evaluate the individual and suggest an appropriate course of treatment for their unique situation. Psychotherapy and/or medication are commonly suggested methods of treatment for individuals who experience kleptomania.

• #7 How to Overcome Kleptomania – 6 Steps to Overcoming Kleptomania

  https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/kleptomania/how-to-overcome-kleptomania/

  A diagnosis of kleptomania can only come from a mental health professional. Once someone is diagnosed with kleptomania, the best option for getting help is to go through professional treatment. Treatment for kleptomania typically involves psychotherapy methods, like cognitive behavioral therapy and aversion therapy. Some treatment providers may also use medications for treatment, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. However, there are currently no medications available for kleptomania that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). […] If you live with kleptomania, there are steps you can take during treatment to cope with your symptoms effectively and set the stage for long-term recovery: […] Treatment plans are typically designed to facilitate your recovery, so it’s crucial to attend therapy as scheduled and take medications if they’re part of your treatment plan.

• #8

  https://www.kuh.ku.edu.tr/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/kleptomania

  Kleptomania is a mental health disorder that involves repeatedly being unable to resist urges to steal items that you generally don’t really need. […] Although there’s no cure for kleptomania, treatment with medicine or skill-building therapy that focuses on dealing with urges may help to end the cycle of compulsive stealing. […] Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] It’s important to get help. Kleptomania is difficult to overcome on your own. Without treatment, kleptomania will likely be an ongoing, long-term condition. […] To help avoid relapses, be sure to follow your treatment plan. If you feel urges to steal, contact your mental health provider or reach out to a trusted person or support group. […] If your close friend or family member is being treated for kleptomania, make sure you understand the details of the treatment plan and actively support its success.

• #9 Kleptomania: 4 Tips for better diagnosis and treatment | MDedge

  https://www.mdedge.com/currentpsychiatry/article/226314/kleptomania-4-tips-better-diagnosis-and-treatment

  Kleptomania is characterized by a recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. […] Due to the clinical ambiguities surrounding kleptomania, it remains one of psychiatry’s most poorly understood diagnoses and regularly goes undiagnosed and untreated. Here we provide 4 tips for better diagnosis and treatment of this condition. […] 1. Screen for kleptomania in patients with other psychiatric disorders because kleptomania often is comorbid with other mental illnesses. […] 2. Distinguish kleptomania from other diagnoses that can include stealing. […] 3. Select an appropriate treatment. There are no FDA-approved medications for kleptomania, but some agents may help. […] 4. Monitor progress. After initiating treatment, use the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K-SAS) to determine treatment efficacy.

• #10 Kleptomania: 4 Tips for better diagnosis and treatment | MDedge

  https://community.the-hospitalist.org/content/kleptomania-4-tips-better-diagnosis-and-treatment

  1. Screen for kleptomania in patients with other psychiatric disorders because kleptomania often is comorbid with other mental illnesses. Patients who present for evaluation of a mood disorder, substance use, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, conduct disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder should be screened for kleptomania. Patients with kleptomania often are reluctant to discuss their stealing because they may experience humiliation and guilt related to theft. Undiagnosed kleptomania can be fatal; a study of suicide attempts in 107 individuals with kleptomania found that 92% of the patients attributed their attempt specifically to kleptomania. […] 2. Distinguish kleptomania from other diagnoses that can include stealing. Because stealing can be a symptom of several other psychiatric disorders, misdiagnosis is fairly common. The differential can include bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and eating disorder.

• #11 What is Kleptomania? | Causes, symptoms, preventing & treatment

  https://cpdonline.co.uk/knowledge-base/mental-health/kleptomania/

  Can kleptomania be prevented? […] Since the causes of kleptomania arent clear, it isnt known whether or not we can prevent the condition. However, as soon as there are signs and symptoms of kleptomania becoming apparent, getting treatment will stop the conditioning from worsening and taking hold. […] Avoiding a relapse […] Like any condition that is based on impulses, kleptomania relapses are common. To avoid them as much as possible, patients are told to stick to their treatment plan. They are advised to contact a mental health professional or a trusted friend or family member whenever the urge comes. […] Coping with kleptomania and getting support […] Alongside other medical treatments, its important for patients to work hard at understanding their condition and knowing how to cope with it.

• #12 Kleptomania symptoms and treatment – The Diamond Rehab Thailand

  https://diamondrehabthailand.com/kleptomonia-symptoms-and-treatment/

  The treatment options for kleptomania include medications, psychotherapy, and relapse prevention. […] The recommended treatments for kleptomania are often tailored to the individual’s specific needs and involve a multidisciplinary approach for effective management of the condition. […] Avoiding relapses is a crucial component of kleptomania treatment, which includes tactics and interventions meant to stop bouts of impulsive theft from happening again. […] The best way to avoid relapse is to stick to the treatment plan. Patients who feel the urge to steal must call their therapist or a doctor. Another way is to reach out to their support group or family and friends. […] Support groups are important for avoiding relapse. People with kleptomania share their experiences and support one another through recovery and relapse prevention.

• #13 What is Kleptomania? | Causes, symptoms, preventing & treatment

  https://cpdonline.co.uk/knowledge-base/mental-health/kleptomania/

  Here are some things patients should do: Stick to their treatment plan. Its important to take all medications as directed and attend therapy sessions as scheduled. It will be hard work and there will be setbacks occasionally. […] Learn about their kleptomania. Learning about kleptomania can help patients to understand their risk factors, triggers and treatments. […] Understanding triggers. If patients can identify their feelings, thoughts or situations that occur when urges arise, they can try to prevent them. […] Ensure treatment for other conditions is sought. For example, if there are other mental health problems like depression, anxiety, stress or substance abuse, these should be treated too to avoid an unhealthy behaviour pattern. […] Look for healthy outlets. Patients should try to re-channel their urges to shoplift or steal through hobbies and exercise.

• #14 Kleptomania | Health Library | Memorial Health System

  https://www.mhsystem.org/health-library/con-20344531/

  Because the causes of kleptomania arent clear, its not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Although fear, humiliation or embarrassment may make it hard for you to seek treatment for kleptomania, its important to get help. Kleptomania is difficult to overcome on your own. Without treatment, kleptomania will likely be an ongoing, long-term condition. […] To help avoid relapses, be sure to follow your treatment plan. If you feel urges to steal, contact your mental health provider or reach out to a trusted person or support group. […] You can take steps to care for yourself with healthy coping skills while getting professional treatment: Follow your treatment plan. Take medicines as directed and attend scheduled therapy sessions. Remember, its hard work and you may have occasional setbacks.

• #14 Kleptomania | Health Library | Memorial Health System

  https://www.mhsystem.org/health-library/con-20344531/

  If your close friend or family member is being treated for kleptomania, make sure you understand the details of the treatment plan and actively support its success. It may be helpful to attend one or more therapy sessions with your friend or relative to learn the factors that seem to trigger the urge to steal and the most effective ways to cope. […] People with kleptomania may benefit from participating in self-help groups based on 12-step programs and those designed for addiction problems. Even if you cant find a group specifically for kleptomania, you may benefit from attending Alcoholics Anonymous or other addiction meetings. Such groups dont suit everyones tastes, so ask your mental health provider about alternatives.

• #15 Kleptomania: Causes, Symptoms, Disorder, Treatment and Prevention

  https://www.apollohospitals.com/health-library/mental-health-how-a-kleptomaniac-thinks-differently

  The causes of Kleptomania are not clear; therefore, it is not known for sure how to prevent it. However, if you start treatment from the very beginning, then you can prevent or stop the disease from becoming worse or leading to other obsessive-compulsive disorders. […] A combination of physical and psychological evaluation can help treat Kleptomania and help the patient understand the nature of Kleptomania. Kleptomania can be managed by a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and through support groups. […] Avoiding relapses: If you feel the urge to steal again, you should not discontinue your treatment. You should contact your doctor, a support group, or a close friend or family member if you have a temptation to steal. […] Coping: the most important step in the treatment of Kleptomania is self-awareness and the urge to get cured. You need to stick to your treatment plan without missing therapy sessions. You should identify the situations or feelings that may trigger you to steal. Try to control the urges through meditation. […] Support groups: A kleptomaniac can get help from support groups who deal with impulsive disorder diseases. Your psychotherapist might suggest such groups to help you.

• #16 How to Overcome Kleptomania – 6 Steps to Overcoming Kleptomania

  https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/kleptomania/how-to-overcome-kleptomania/

  When you’re diagnosed with kleptomania, it can be helpful to learn more about what kleptomania is so that it’s easier to recognize risk factors, coping strategies and triggers. […] If you can identify a scenario that triggers your kleptomania, you can start to use coping mechanisms to manage your symptoms. When you realize what type of situations trigger the urge to take objects, you can avoid or prevent yourself from being in them. […] Co-occurring disorders like drug addiction, anxiety and depression need to be treated at the same time you’re undergoing treatment for kleptomania. If only one condition is addressed at a time, another disorder may interfere with treatment and hinder progress. […] Relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga and tai chi can help you manage urges and symptoms of kleptomania. Having a hobby or redirecting your focus into an activity can help you channel your urges into healthier alternatives. […] Recovery from kleptomania, like most disorders, takes time, but it’s important to remain focused on the goal of recovery. Setting small goals during recovery and keeping track of your progress can help you stay motivated throughout your recovery.

• #17

  https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/kleptomania/

  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Engage in therapy to identify and modify the thought patterns and behaviors associated with kleptomania. […] Medication: Consult with a psychiatrist for medications that may help control impulses and manage underlying issues like anxiety or depression. […] Support Groups: Participate in support groups or group therapy sessions to share experiences and receive encouragement from others facing similar challenges. […] Stress Management: Learn and practice stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or yoga to alleviate triggers for impulsive behaviors. […] Financial Planning: Develop a budget and financial plan to avoid financial stressors that may contribute to impulsive stealing. […] Environment Modification: Remove or avoid situations where stealing might occur, such as staying away from stores or situations that trigger the urge. […] Educational Resources: Educate oneself and loved ones about kleptomania to increase awareness and understanding of the disorder.

• #18

  https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/kleptomania

  Kleptomania is a mental health disorder that involves repeatedly being unable to resist urges to steal items that you generally don’t really need. […] Although there’s no cure for kleptomania, treatment with medicine or skill-building therapy that focuses on dealing with urges may help to end the cycle of compulsive stealing. […] Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Although fear, humiliation or embarrassment may make it hard for you to seek treatment for kleptomania, it’s important to get help. […] Treatment for kleptomania typically involves medicines and psychotherapy, or both, sometimes along with self-help groups. […] To help avoid relapses, be sure to follow your treatment plan. If you feel urges to steal, contact your mental health provider or reach out to a trusted person or support group.

• #19

  https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/kleptomania

  If your close friend or family member is being treated for kleptomania, make sure you understand the details of the treatment plan and actively support its success. […] People with kleptomania may benefit from participating in self-help groups based on 12-step programs and those designed for addiction problems.

• #20 Kleptomania: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-to-know-addicted-stealing

  It’s challenging to treat kleptomania alone, and getting medical help is a necessity. Treatment methods entail a combination of medications and psychotherapy to address the triggers and causes. […] Therapists can help you to address the triggers that cause you to steal. The aim is to help you stop damaging behavior through systematic desensitization and covert sensitization techniques. In systematic desensitization, you practice relaxation techniques that help with the control of the urges to steal. In covert sensitization, you imagine yourself facing negative consequences after stealing, enabling you to avoid the habit. […] Your doctor may prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to support the brain’s chemistry balance. Addiction medications may also be prescribed as a way to treat but not to cure the condition.

• #21 Psychiatry.org – Kleptomania

  https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/kleptomania

  Kleptomania is diagnosed based on signs and symptoms and treatment typically involves psychotherapy, medication or both. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of talk therapy, can help people to understand the impulses and unhealthy beliefs and behaviors and learn how to respond in healthy, positive ways. […] Some medication, such as antidepressants or medication used to reduce urges in people with addictions, may be helpful. However, there are no specific medications approved by the FDA for kleptomania. Therapy or medication may also be helpful in treating other conditions occurring at the same time, such as depression or anxiety.

• #22 Kleptomania | Psychology Today

  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/kleptomania

  The treatment for kleptomania may include a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Counseling or therapy may be one-on-one or occur in a group setting. In either case, the focus is dealing with underlying psychological problems that may contribute to an individuals kleptomania. […] Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most common therapeutic approach, although some clinicians employ psychodynamic therapy. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which raise serotonin levels in the brain, may also be used to treat kleptomania, typically in conjunction with therapy. […] Aversion therapy is sometimes used to treat kleptomania. Typically, the individual is asked to purposely associate something unpleasant with the urge to steal, such as training themselves to think of something disgusting whenever an urge to steal arises, or to hold their breath to bring on discomfort when thoughts of stealing emerge.

• #23 Effective Treatment Options for Kleptomania – shrinks-office.com

  https://shrinks-office.com/effective-treatment-options-for-kleptomania/

  Kleptomania is a challenging disorder to treat, and there is no guaranteed cure for it. However, with proper treatment, many people with Kleptomania are able to control their urges to steal and significantly reduce the frequency and severity of their stealing behaviors. Treatment for Kleptomania may involve a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and support groups. […] Kleptomania is frequently treated using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a popular method. CBT helps individuals with Kleptomania to identify and change their thoughts and behaviors related to stealing and develop new coping strategies to manage their urges to steal. Mental health professionals specifically use aversion therapy as the first approach to treating Kleptomania and other impulse control disorders.

• #24 What Is Kleptomania?

  https://cottonwooddetucson.com/blog/what-is-kleptomania/

  Kleptomania must be treated in order to prevent yourself from ruining your life. […] To be treated for Kleptomania, there are antidepressants to take or opioid antagonists to be able to reduce the urge and pleasure you get from stealing. […] There are different kinds of therapy such as covert therapy where you picture yourself stealing and facing the dire consequences like getting caught. […] Aversion therapy is when you do mildly painful things whenever you feel like stealing such as holding your breath until you feel uncomfortable. […] There is also systematic desensitization where you can learn to control your urge to steal as well as relaxation techniques. […] It is important to take control of your life instead of letting your addiction control you.

• #25 Kleptomania Disorder

  https://www.tamuct.edu/research/databases/disorders/kleptomania-disorder.html

  Treatment Summary: Deliberately holding your breath until it becomes painful whenever the urge to steal comes to mind is one strategy used to treat Kleptomania. Thinking of something nauseating each time the urge to steal comes to mind is known as aversion therapy. The ability to desensitized ones self from acting on a negative behavior has been shown to work with patients diagnosed with kleptomania disorder. In addition, to covert sensitization techniques the use of exposure and response prevention has also been used in the treatment of kleptomania.

• #26 Cognitive behavioural group therapy with mindfulness for kleptomania: an open trial | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | Cambridge Core

  https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-cognitive-behaviour-therapist/article/cognitive-behavioural-group-therapy-with-mindfulness-for-kleptomania-an-open-trial/0643F722EFEC037AAF45AD50041CB919

  Kleptomania is an addiction to stealing without an economic motive; therefore, an examination of effective interventions as a preventive measure is needed. […] Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural group therapy (CBGT) combined with mindfulness for treating kleptomania. […] These results suggest that CBGT combined with mindfulness may be effective in improving symptoms and QOL in kleptomania. […] Thus, it is assumed that CBT together with mindfulness may be effective for treating kleptomania. […] Therefore, it is assumed that the rolling-group format is useful. […] Therefore, it is assumed that QOL and psychological stress responses are useful indicators for predicting the relapse of stealing behaviour. […] This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural group therapy (CBGT) combined with mindfulness on kleptomania symptoms and QOL.

• #27 Cognitive behavioural group therapy with mindfulness for kleptomania: an open trial | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | Cambridge Core

  https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-cognitive-behaviour-therapist/article/cognitive-behavioural-group-therapy-with-mindfulness-for-kleptomania-an-open-trial/0643F722EFEC037AAF45AD50041CB919

  The results suggest that this programme may improve the symptoms, QOL and psychological stress responses of people with kleptomania. […] Therefore, CBGT combined with mindfulness may be an effective intervention for the treatment of kleptomania. […] CBT plus mindfulness techniques have been shown to be effective with kleptomania. […] The CBGT plus mindfulness programme improved QOL of people with kleptomania. […] The recovery process revealed that the improvement of distress tolerance affected the improvement of kleptomania symptoms.

• #28 What is Kleptomania? | Causes, symptoms, preventing & treatment

  https://cpdonline.co.uk/knowledge-base/mental-health/kleptomania/

  Learn stress management and relaxation. Patients are encouraged to try things like yoga, tai chi and meditation. […] Try to keep focused on their goals. Patients are encouraged to try and keep focused and understand that recovering from kleptomania will take time. […] How family and friends can help loved ones through recovery […] If a loved one is treated for kleptomania, it is important for their friends and family to help support them. It might even be useful for them to attend the therapy sessions too. […] It might also be beneficial for family and friends to speak to a therapist as well. It is a challenge to recover from a long-term impulse control disorder and it can be stressful for families too. […] Self-help groups […] People who suffer from kleptomania might benefit from joining a self-help group. If there is no group available for kleptomania specifically, other addiction meetings might be helpful.

• #29 What Is Kleptomania And What Can You Do To Treat It? | BetterHelp

  https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/impulse-control-disorder/what-is-kleptomania-and-what-can-you-do-to-treat-it/

  Managing stress with moderate exercise, meditation, mindfulness, or deep breathing exercises may help people with impulse control disorders reduce the occurrence of episodes. […] Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and/or off-label medications are often used to help manage kleptomania.

• #30 Effective Treatment Options for Kleptomania – shrinks-office.com

  https://shrinks-office.com/effective-treatment-options-for-kleptomania/

  In most cases, medications used to treat other mental health problems, such as impulse control disorders and stress, are used to treat kleptomania. Examples of medications include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. One of the most used medications for treating Kleptomania is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). […] Support groups can be an effective way of managing Kleptomania along with treatments. These groups provide a safe and confidential space for individuals to discuss their experiences. Although it is unlikely that kleptomania patients will all be able to join these groups, having access to someone who is going through similar mental health issues can help increase understanding and provide support. […] For those who prefer confidentiality or cannot join group therapy, some online forums and therapy websites can support Kleptomania. These sites provide qualified specialists to answer questions and provide advice.

• #31 Kleptomania Disorder

  https://www.tamuct.edu/research/databases/disorders/kleptomania-disorder.html

  Treatment Summary: The therapeutic strategy used in treating Kleptomania Disorder is similar to treating other impulse control disorders. Once a patient fail to respond to either psychodynamic or behavioral therapy the next step is to began treating them with medications commonly used in the treatment of Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),or other comorbid conditions. Impulse control disorder medications has shown to arrest the desire to steal. The effectiveness of medication such as fluoxetine in combination with therapy and another SSRI drug has helped unresponsive patient who dropped out of therapy after only five weeks of psychodynamic or behavior therapy. […] Treatment Summary: The medication use in the treatment of Kleptomania has shown to significantly decrease episode of stealing by arresting the behavior contributing to the deed. Treating the patient with SSRI plus naltrexone which is a mood stabilizer and administering to the patient the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) test which measures a patient stress level has shown to greatly decrease the behavior associated with the disorder. The use of SSRI and individual therapy treatments should continued until the patient’s level of perceived stress has declined. The patient diagnosed with kleptomania must monitor their behavior which might lead high levels of stress being reported. The combination of perceived medication and therapy has helped the patient monitor their comorbid diagnoses.

• #32 Kleptomania DSM-5 302.32 (F63.3)

  https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/kleptomania-dsm–5-302.32-(f63.3)

  Kleptomania often responds best to a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on recognizing and coping with the urges related to kleptomania, and the use of psychopharmacology. Lithium, anti-epileptics, and opioid antagonists have proven effective in controlling the urge to steal faced by those with kleptomania, and the use of antidepressants may ease the common feelings of shame and self-loathing that accompany this disorder (Grant Odlaug, 2008). […] There is strong supporting evidence that naltrexone, an opioid receptor antagonist used in the management of alcohol and opioid dependence, may lead to statistically significant reductions in K-YBOCS scores, as well as reported urges to steal and the resulting stealing behavior (Grant, Kim, Odlaug, 2009). […] Additionally, there is evidence that some sub-types of kleptomania may be more similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder than was previously thought, responding well to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), while other subtypes more closely resemble mood disorders and addiction, responding to mood stabilizers such as lithium (Grant, 2006).

• #33 Escitalopram Treatment of Kleptomania: An Open-Label Trial Followed by Double-Blind Discontinuation

  https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/escitalopram-treatment-kleptomania-open-label-trial/

  Kleptomania has no definitive treatment. […] The high response rate during open-label escitalopram treatment was not better maintained by double-blind escitalopram than by placebo. […] Kleptomania may be a heterogeneous pathological behavior better treated with pharmacotherapy in some cases and psychologically or with combined treatment in others.

• #34 Kleptomania: 4 Tips for better diagnosis and treatment | MDedge

  https://community.the-hospitalist.org/content/kleptomania-4-tips-better-diagnosis-and-treatment

  3. Select an appropriate treatment. There are no FDA-approved medications for kleptomania, but some agents may help. In an 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 25 patients with kleptomania who received naltrexone (50 to 150 mg/d) demonstrated significant reductions in stealing urges and behavior. Some evidence suggests a combination of pharmacologic and behavioral therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy, covert sensitization, and systemic desensitization) may be the optimal treatment strategy for kleptomania. […] 4. Monitor progress. After initiating treatment, use the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K-SAS) to determine treatment efficacy. The K-SAS is an 11-item self-report questionnaire that assesses the severity of kleptomania symptoms during the past week.

• #35 Kleptomania DSM-5 302.32 (F63.3)

  https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/kleptomania-dsm–5-302.32-(f63.3)

  For individuals with kleptomania subtypes with co-diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or personality disorders, selective case studies have shown that a combination of dialectical behavioral therapy combined with duloxetine as a serotonin-epinepherine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) may be an effecting treatment strategy (Rudel, Hubert, Juckel, Edel, 2009). […] Individuals diagnosed with kleptomania should strongly consider remaining in a cognitive behavioral treatment program, as well as working with a psychiatrist to determine whether any of the available psychopharmaceutical medications may be of use to them.

• #36 Kleptomania, Substance Abuse and Addiction

  https://www.rehabcenter.net/kleptomania-substance-abuse-addiction/

  Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by the theft of small objects. […] Finding treatment for co-occurring disorders is the best way to prevent possible consequences of kleptomania and addiction. […] Though there is no simple cure for this disorder or for addiction, treatment can help people learn to manage their symptoms, reduce or get rid of urges, and live a fulfilled life. […] Without proper treatment, Kleptomania may lead to a number of emotional, personal, and social problems, such as: […] Substance abuse and addiction, which can worsen symptoms. […] It is important to assess, diagnose, and treat co-occurring disorders together so the symptoms of one do not exacerbate symptoms of the other. […] The best type of treatment for co-occurring disorders is integrated treatment or treatment for both disorders at the same time.

• #37 Exploring the Causes and Impact of KleptomaniaExpandExpandExpandExpandToggle MenuLinkedinPreviousContinueContinueContinueContinueContinueContinueContinueFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedinTikTokExpandExpandExpandExpand

  https://healtreatmentcenters.com/mental-health/impact-of-kleptomania/

  Prevention strategies and robust support systems play a crucial role in mitigating its impact. […] Understanding and applying these preventive measures can significantly aid in controlling urges and improving quality of life. […] Establishing a routine of regular counseling sessions with mental health professionals specializing in impulse control disorders. […] Participating in support groups where experiences and strategies can be shared among those dealing with similar challenges. […] Implementing behavioral modification techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to better manage compulsive urges. […] Support systems are invaluable in the journey to manage kleptomania. […] Friends, family, and therapy groups can provide the essential emotional and moral support needed. […] It’s about creating a safe environment where the individual feels understood and supported, rather than judged. […] Moreover, the integration of mindfulness and stress reduction techniques can also enhance the effectiveness of more traditional therapies.

• #38 Kleptomania on the impulsive–compulsive spectrum. Clinical and therapeutic considerations for women | Scientific Reports

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-85705-9

  The current literature regarding kleptomania (KM) is scarce, especially regarding treatment approaches and outcomes. […] Clinical groups received cognitive behavioral treatment. […] Both clinical groups present poor treatment outcomes. KM can present impulsive and compulsive features, and these may impact treatment outcomes. […] The suggested complexity of KM impact on the treatment of the disorder, which, to date, keep represent another important gap in the literature. […] Therefore, the complexity of impulsive and obsessive features of KM may involve consideration in order to implement better intervention options, exploring which tendencies (impulsive or compulsive) may predominate in individual cases. […] To date, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed for ICDs is the most widely used psychological treatment for KM, targeting impulsive elements.

• #39 Kleptomania on the impulsive–compulsive spectrum. Clinical and therapeutic considerations for women | Scientific Reports

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-85705-9

  However, considering the present results, this impulsivity-directed intervention may not addressing the complexity of KM, and interventions for OCD, such as ritual or response prevention (EX/RP) treatments, warrant consideration. […] Therefore, regarding our second aim, it may not be possible to frame KM on one sides of an impulsive-compulsive spectrum, but to consider KM a disorder of interest for an initial exploration of the multifaceted nature of the condition. […] Therefore, KM should be considered a disorder of interest, not only because of its complex nature, but because its presence could reflect a worst profile in co-occurring disorders, as suggested by the present study. […] A promising complementary therapeutic strategy may be the use of serious games to improve emotional regulation skills; the combination use of CBT plus this type of innovative strategies has provided positive results in the treatment of ICDs with other co-occurring disorders.

• #40 10 Things Everyone Should Understand About Kleptomania | Psychology Today

  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-red-light-district/202202/10-things-everyone-should-understand-about-kleptomania

  Exposure and response prevention (ERP) may be effective therapy for people with kleptomania. SSRIs and naltrexone may also help with symptoms. […] Experts recommend that court-supervised treatment is a better option than incarceration for those with kleptomania. […] As with OCD, exposure and response prevention (ERP), a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), has been suggested to be effective in the treatment of kleptomania. […] Medications that may be effective in the treatment of kleptomania include SSRIs and opioid antagonists such as naltrexone. […] Some experts suggest that diversion from the criminal justice system to court-mandated treatment may be appropriate and cost-saving.

• #41 Kleptomania – Project Semicolon a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Organization

  https://projectsemicolon.com/mental-illness-conditions/kleptomania/

  Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by the repeated inability to resist urges to steal items that are generally not needed. The stolen items often have little value, and the person affected could afford to buy them. Kleptomania is rare but can be a serious condition, causing emotional pain to the individual and their loved ones, and potentially leading to legal problems if left untreated. […] Treatment for kleptomania may include medication or skill-building therapy that focuses on dealing with urges to help break the cycle of compulsive stealing. Although there’s no cure for kleptomania, seeking appropriate treatment can aid in managing the condition. […] Since the exact causes of kleptomania are unclear, prevention methods are not well-defined. Seeking treatment as soon as compulsive stealing behaviors begin may help prevent the condition from worsening and mitigate some of the negative consequences associated with it.

• #42 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Kleptomania | Swiss Medical Network

  https://www.swissmedical.net/it/healtcare-library/con-20344531

  Because the causes of kleptomania aren’t clear, it’s not yet known how to prevent it with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as compulsive stealing begins may help prevent kleptomania from becoming worse and prevent some of the negative consequences. […] Although fear, humiliation or embarrassment may make it hard for you to seek treatment for kleptomania, it’s important to get help. Kleptomania is difficult to overcome on your own. Without treatment, kleptomania will likely be an ongoing, long-term condition. […] If you feel urges to steal, contact your mental health provider or reach out to a trusted person or support group.

• #43 Kleptomania: Compulsive Stealing Disorder

  https://www.online-therapy.com/blog/kleptomania-compulsive-stealing-disorder/

  Kleptomania is treated with an amalgamation of treatment interventions. It yields best treatment outcomes when pharmacological interventions and psychological therapies are used together. Anti-anxiety drugs plus Cognitive Behavioral Therapies are seen to have the most effective results in the treatment of Kleptomania.

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