In June 2017, the association Hikikomori Italia Genitori ETS was officially founded. It is open to all parents and relatives of young people experiencing social withdrawal who wish to support the mission of Hikikomori Italia ETS. The shared goal is to raise awareness among institutions in order to secure greater rights and services. Those who wish to take a more active role can do so by becoming volunteer members.
By becoming a member, you can:
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support local and national awareness campaigns;
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take part for free in monthly peer-support groups, either in person or online, led by licensed psychologists and based on our best practices;
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access exclusive documents and information;
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benefit from discounted services provided by our affiliated psychologists;
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receive priority access to our association’s programs and intervention projects;
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be an active part of a nationwide movement for change.
If you are not a parent, you can still support our mission by making a voluntary contribution to the following IBAN: IT33W0306909606100000152166
National Facebook Peer-Support Group
The association was born as an extension of the Facebook group — a safe and supportive space where parents can share their experiences, exchange opinions, and help one another.
Rules:
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The group is exclusively for parents of young people facing social withdrawal and relational difficulties (therefore, journalists, psychologists, researchers, and curious onlookers are kindly asked not to request access);
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Participation in discussions is not mandatory, but all members must introduce themselves and explain why they wish to join;
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It is forbidden to post content unrelated to the group’s purpose;
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Anyone violating the rules may be reported to a moderator and permanently removed from the group.
The group is reserved for Italian speakers only.