"Hikikomori, a phenomenon where adolescents withdraw into seclusion, is linked to social anxiety, depression, and the pressures of a competitive education system, affecting over 1.5 million in Japan."
"Many individuals labeled hikikomori face immense internal pressures stemming from academic stress, bullying, and mental health challenges, which prompts their desire to isolate."
"The term hikikomori originated in Japan and describes not just withdrawal from society, but a cultural shift affecting youth worldwide, with increasing global recognition of similar conditions."
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