The Application of VR in Mental-Health Care
Yee Hui Yeo, Brennan Mason Ross Spiegel · 2024
In this chapter, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the burgeoning intersection between technological advancements in both virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) and mental-health treatment. This chapter delves into the current landscape of mental-health disorders, underscoring their burden and the existing therapeutic modalities, with a focus on anxiety disorders, depression, and substance use disorders (SUDs). Transitioning to the core subject, we review the role of VR in mental health, scrutinizing previous studies regarding the efficacy and usability of VR in the field of anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and SUDs.