Why Did My 15-Year-Old Hikikomori Son Bang On The Wall At Night? | Shutdown - Part 2/3

Just as the Chuahs believe their son may finally be emerging from isolation, he suddenly relapses, retreating back into his room, and communicating only through violent banging on the walls at night. Danzel attempts his first step towards independence through a micro-job at a coffeeshop, but the pressure of being filmed intensifies his anxiety, forcing both his social worker and the crew to rethink the boundaries while documenting his recovery journey. For Zhen Yi, recovery comes through unconventional intervention – the arts, horses and a university tour, all of which slowly help him to reconnect with the outside world and rediscover a sense of purpose. Meanwhile, Shaista struggles with deep insecurities surrounding her body image. With the support of her social worker, she begins gym training in hopes of rebuilding her confidence. But despite these fragile breakthroughs, home still feels safer than the outside world. Even the smallest step outside can feel overwhelming. WATCH MORE Shutdown Part 1:    • Hikikomori In Singapore: What Happens When...   Part 3:    • After 6 Years Of Social Withdrawal: Singap...   00:00 Hikikomori son bangs on wall 01:08 Emotional effects of reaching out 05:38 Parents support group 08:33 Zhen Yi visits Nanyang Technological University 12:10 Shaista’s first gym session 16:48 Danzel’s work session 22:00 Zhen Yi’s horse therapy 25:54 Pressure of going out 27:44 Social worker’s support system 31:47 Danzel’s medical checkup 36:31 Zhen Yi’s last horse therapy 39:18 Upgrading Zhen Yi’s terrapin tank 41:47 Shaista’s family outing ===== About the show: More Singaporean youths are withdrawing from society. With rare access over eight months, SHUTDOWN follows four hikikomori or hidden youth and the families fighting to bring them back. ========== #CNAInsider #CNAShutdown #Singapore #Youth #YouthOutreach #MentalHealth #GenZ #Hikikomori For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider