Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in the field of mental health. Central to this technology are immersive environments, which enable exposure to highly controlled virtual experiences that feel real. In this Review, we elaborate on the
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is computerised real-time technology, which can be used an alternative assessment and treatment tool in the mental health field. Virtual reality may take different forms to simulate real-life activities and support treatment. Objectives: To investigate the effects of...
With 346 participants, Freeman’sgameChange studywas the largest test to date of any VR treatment for a mental health condition. The researchers found that their approach reduced the anxiety and distress caused by everyday situations, and the automated VR therapy was particularl...
Not just fun and games: Virtual reality may also become useful for the treatment of mental health problems Virtual reality headsets are often associated with video games and fun, but companies are also working to use them for mental health therapies, to treat phobias, anxiety or addictions. Some...
With a primary goal of transforming the mental health treatment landscape, RVH provides virtual reality therapeutic programs to support patient well-being. To conduct the trial, the company is partnering with the Cancer Outcomes Research and Education Program (CORE) at MGH, whi...
【题目】Virtual reality: digital treatment for real painAmanda Greene lives with pain. If she doesn't havenerve pain, she might have joint pain. If she doesn'thave joint pain, she might have headaches.She tried taking medicine and other treatments, butshe suffered an allergic reaction to ...
Virtual reality isn’t just for video games orMark Zuckerberg’s metaverse fever dreams. It can also be used to treat mental health. In a new studypublished in the journalThe Lancet Psychiatryon Tuesday, researchers conducted the largest ever clinical trial of VR therapy to treat patients dealin...
A study by the University of Melbourne has revealed that the arrival of commercially available virtual reality (VR) systems could help people overcome every day phobias.
A new wave of psychological research is pioneering Virtual Reality (VR) to treat medical conditions from social anxiety to Alzheimer's disease. Riding a wave of interest in mental health tech, companies creating VR content for treatment are receiving a flood of attention and funding. And, while...
Mental health conditions pose a major challenge to healthcare providers and society at large. Early intervention can have significant positive impact on a person’s prognosis, particularly important in improving mental health outcomes and functioning for young people. Virtual Reality (VR) in mental hea...