Virtual Reality Therapy for Mental Health

What is VR?

Reality: the real world

Augmented Reality: computer-generated data are merged into a real-world image

Augmented Virtuality: real-life data are merged into a computer-generated world

Virtual Reality: the world has been created entirely by a computer.

How can VR help with psychological disorders?

A key use of VR for mental health is collaboration with companies providing medical device software development services to deliver innovative and accessible care.

Pain perception

Anxiety/phobias

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Alzheimer’s and other neurocognitive disorders

Other mental disorders

Other mental health factors

What are the challenges of VR interventions?

How are healthcare software companies catching up?

Why is VR the future of mental health therapy?

Conclusion

VR in Mental Health Treatment: Terms Explained

Virtual Reality (VR)

Exposure Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in VR

Mindfulness VR

VR-based Social Skills Training

VR Biofeedback

Presence

Cybersickness

Virtual Exposure Scenario

Tele-VR Therapy

FAQ

What is virtual reality therapy (VRT)?

How does VR mental health therapy work?

Is VR mental health therapy safe?

How effective is VR mental health therapy?

Who provides VR therapy?

Will VR mental health therapy replace traditional therapy?