Can decluttering really make you happier?

CleanTok is booming, but can pitching out & tidying up really help our mental health? By Victoria Stokes

At least twice a year, I feel the sudden urge to throw out all of my belongings. The clutter under the sink irritates me, I'm overwhelmed by my crammed closet, and immediately organize a cull. Within hours, I’m headed to the thrift shop, laden down with bags but already feeling a little lighter.

So why is it that in just a few months, I’m bogged down in …