tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10365140.post4949430332247873745..comments2023-10-10T12:56:09.245+01:00Comments on Mental Health Update: Social phobia and depression in JapanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10365140.post-48939269793964714802009-10-17T01:22:58.000+01:002009-10-17T01:22:58.000+01:00Social Phobia can lead to complete withdrawal from...Social Phobia can lead to complete withdrawal from society and so some people in Japan suffering from this disorder may become part of the hundreds of thousands of people who live in a complete state of social withdrawal which is referred to in Japanese as Hikikomori. Living at home for months and in some cases for years, sometimes alone in one room with little contact with parents or other family members, can in itself be a cause of depression. <br /><br />I would also like to suggest that as many Japanese people have very high reading skills in English that any articles dealing with mental health disorders in Japan could usefully provide contact details for hotlines and support services for people who are depressed, suffering from social anxiety disorder, hikikomori or feeling suicidal.<br /><br />Useful telephone number for Japanese residents of Japan who speak Japanese and are feeling depressed or suicidal: <br /><br />Inochi no Denwa (Lifeline Telephone Service):<br />Japan: 0120-738-556<br />Tokyo: 3264 4343 <br /><br />Andrew Grimes<br />Tokyo Counseling Services<br /><br />http://tokyocounseling.com/english/<br />http://tokyocounseling.com/jp/<br /><br />http://www.counselingjapan.comAndrew Grimes JSCCP, JCPnoreply@blogger.com