Depressive disorders are often accompanied by severe and pervasive impairments in social
functioning, surpassing those experienced by individuals with other chronic medical …

Hikikomori, a severe form of social withdrawal, has long been observed in Japan mainly
among youth and adolescents since around the 1970s, and has been especially highlighted …

Background Loneliness and social isolation are known to be associated with depression,
general anxiety, and social anxiety. However, knowledge on the overlap** and unique …

J apan's prototype of depression was traditionally a melancholic depression based on the
premorbid personality known as shūchaku‐kishitsu proposed by M itsuzo S himoda in the …

Aim Hikikomori, a form of pathological social withdrawal, has been suggested to have
comorbidity with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study aimed to clarify how …

Hikikomori, a severe form of social withdrawal syndrome, is a growing social issue in Japan
and internationally. The pathophysiology of hikikomori has not yet been elucidated and an …

Background Loneliness in mothers raising children can adversely impact the health of their
children and lead to child abuse, depression, and deterioration of mothers' health. Few …

Background Autistic adults have an increased risk of poor mental health. Although parental
care and overprotection in childhood influence later attachment and mental health in the …

Emerging adulthood is an important developmental phase often accompanied by peaks in
loneliness, social anxiety, and depression. However, knowledge is lacking on how the …

It is increasingly recognised that strategies to treat or prevent mental illness alone do not
guarantee a mentally healthy population. Emerging adults have been identified as a …