Hikikomori‐like social withdrawal: An Italian case report.

  • Published In: Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 2023, v. 77, n. 9. P. 510 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Orsolini, Laura; Longo, Giulio; Bellagamba, Silvia; Kato, Takahiro A.; Volpe, Umberto 3 of 3

Abstract

The term Hikikomori refers to an individual's deliberate social withdrawal lasting at minimum 6 months.[1] It is a culture/Japan-bound syndrome, recently described also in Italy.[[2], [4], [6]] Early assessment, diagnosis and intervention are often missing in Western countries, due to the lack of knowledge and expertise.[1] Hereby, we describe the clinical history of a young Italian inpatient with a delayed Hikikomori diagnosis. General psychopathology rating scales and Hikikomori specific assessment tools. An in-person structured clinical interview was also performed by Professor Kato who confirmed Hikikomori syndrome. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences. 2023/09, Vol. 77, Issue 9, p510
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1323-1316
  • DOI:10.1111/pcn.13570
  • Accession Number:171369391
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