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·January 12, 2020·3 min read

Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation

Hikikomori, the condition of extreme social isolation, is more ubiquitous than previously believed. Researchers say modern tools to help improve interpersonal communication may have the opposite effect.

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·October 31, 2020·4 min read

Hikikomori: Understanding the People Who Choose to Live in Extreme Isolation

Researchers explore the "sociocultural mental health phenomena" of Hikikomori, a disorder in which people socially isolate for extended periods of time.

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·June 1, 2022·4 min read

Finding the Biological Roots for the Pathological Social Withdrawal Known as ‘Hikikomori’

Hikikomori is a mental health disorder identified as a pathological social withdrawal. Researchers have discovered a number of biomarkers in the blood associated with hikikomori.

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·November 29, 2022·4 min read

Toward Early Detection of the Pathological Social Withdrawal Syndrome Known as ‘Hikikomori’

Hikikomori is a complex condition where a person withdraws from society and remains isolated at home for more than six months. The condition is becoming more prevalent in Western societies. Researchers have developed a new method designed to help detect hikikomori at an earlier stage and provide treatment.