Tests can also be conducted to test responses to situations a patient has never experienced but could potentially face. They said the efficiency of using VR content for treating depression lies in the ability of the technology to create situations that will teach patients how to manage their thoughts, feelings and reactions to things that trigger depressive or anxiety episodes. However, new research published in JMIR Mental Health has found that VR can be used effectively to augment and enhance traditional treatment methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened these pre-existing conditions, the WHO has said. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
