Harnessing the power of virtual reality (VR), a transformative tool in mental health, offers hope for those struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, phobias, PTSD, and other psychological hurdles. Delving into this complex landscape, 'VR: A Path to Mental Wellness' illuminates the trailblazing endeavors of researchers, clinicians, designers and immersive creatives as they pave the way for integrating VR technologies into human health and overall well-being.
Ep1| Why Virtual Reality (VR)?
A brief history of the development and application of virtual reality (VR) technology in therapy and medicine.
Ep2| Trauma, PTSD & Virtual Reality
An introduction to how clinicians use virtual reality (VR) technology and exposure therapy to mitigate the symptoms of PTSD and anxiety, as well as to medical extended reality (MXR) and what it means for humans suffering from and treating PTSD and anxiety.
Ep3| Managing Pain With VR
An overview of how clinicians and practitioners use virtual reality (VR) technologies with clients and patients to mitigate the often devastating effects of pain…without opioids.
Ep4| VR & the Storyworld
Discussions with producers, writers, and virtual reality (VR) designers about how they use virtual reality technology's affordances to create compelling narratives and story worlds for immersive media.
Ep5| The Trouble with VR
VR physicians, clinicians, content creators, and designers discuss the real…and perceived dangers and troubles with virtual reality technology.
Ep6| The Future is Bright for VR Technologies
A wrap-up for the show, but not the conversation. Episode six discusses what’s on the horizon for virtual reality (VR)...from the mouths of those working in the medium.
