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The Fight to Save Japan’s Young Shut-Ins
In Japan, hikikomori has been a household word since the 1990s, with many experts calling it one of the biggest social and health problems plaguing the country. Yet the causes and treatments of the condition — or even whether it’s a mental illness or not — remain poorly understood. And while the Japanese government has poured significant funds into helping hikikomori, treatment success rates remain low.
January 27, 2015 at 07:22AM
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