Kyo is 15 years old and lives in Japan. During the last 6 months, he has refused to leave his parents' home or go to school and spends most of his day sitting in his room reading, listening to music, or surfing the Internet. Recently, Kyo has refused to eat with the family, taking his plate back to his room to eat in front of the television. Kyo appears to be suffering from which culture-bound syndrome?

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Hikikomori is a culture-bound syndrome originating in Japan, characterized by extreme social withdrawal, often involving staying inside one's home for months or years at a time, which aligns with Kyo's behavior.

Kyo Is 15 Years Old and Lives in Japan