Scientific investigation of mental health applications within virtual reality and metaverse environments, examining therapeutic benefits for conditions including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while assessing potential risks such as addiction and attention impairment.
Semantic Classification
Content
Therapeutic Applications
- PTSD treatment through controlled exposure
- Anxiety reduction in virtual environments
- Depression intervention with VR
- Trauma recovery in safe settings
- Oxford VR self-confidence therapy research
Challenges
- VR headset affordability and access
- Potential for addictive behaviours
- Attention impairment in adolescents
- Data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns
- Digital inequality in mental health access