Evaluating virtual reality technology in psychotherapy: impacts on anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Journal: Frontiers in psychiatry
Published Date: Dec 18, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mental health issues pose a significant challenge for medical providers and the general public. The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, mental health problems will become the leading cause of global disease burden, highlighting the urgent need for effective mental health interventions. Virtual reality-cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) has emerged as a promising treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders, offering immersive and engaging therapeutic experiences.

Authors

  • Peng Wang
    Neuroengineering Laboratory, School of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
  • Xiaowen Ai
    Neuroengineering Laboratory, School of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
  • Xiyang Zhang
    Neuroengineering Laboratory, School of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
  • Fei Ma
    School of Big Data Intelligent Diagnosis & Treatment Industry, Taiyuan University, Taiyuan, China.
  • Yan Zhuang
    Medical Psychology Department, Taiyuan Mental Hospital, Taiyuan, China.
  • Suogang Wang
    Neuroengineering Laboratory, School of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.

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