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Medical Conditions - Kleptomania

Kleptomania is a mental health disorder in which the sufferer feels the urge of stealing things. This is an impulse control disorder that is more prevalent in women. Patients who suffer from kleptomania may also suffer from other mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Medications and cognitive behavioral therapy are used for the treatment of this condition.

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Kleptomania - Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment

Kleptomania is a condition in which the person has an irresistible urge to steal things. Read this article to know more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

4 min readApril 2, 2022