Objective In the workplace depression and suicide are serious mental health problems. A
lack of knowledge and mental health skills along with the stigma toward mental health …

Background A severe form of pathological social withdrawal,'hikikomori,'has been
acknowledged in Japan, spreading worldwide, and becoming a global health issue. The …

Abstract In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5),
categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnose depressive disorders have been …

One of the reasons for extending our online time is the advent of the smartphone. We have
our smartphones with us throughout the day. As a result, smartphone addiction (SA) has …

Abstract Psychiatrist Saito coined the Japanese term I hikikomori i as a person who is absent
from school or work and is confined at home most of the time. 1 A survey done by the …

Hikikomori is a form of social withdrawal affecting adolescents and young adults that
prevents social, school and work activities. The present study aims at expanding qualitative …

The term hikikomori describes a specific form of social withdrawal that can be observed in
children, adolescents, and young adults. Epidemiological research studies have shown that …

Background Depression is a common mental disorder and causes significant social loss.
Early intervention for depression is important. Nonetheless, depressed patients tend to …

Background Hikikomori (HK) is characterized by self-isolation and social refusal, being more
likely also associated with affective disorders, including depression. This case–control study …

Background The relationship between depression and personality has long been
suggested, however, biomarker investigations for depression have mostly overlooked this …