The Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

2003 ◽  
pp. 19-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda K. Wiederhold ◽  
Mark D. Wiederhold
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology

scholarly journals Virtual reality exposure-based therapy as an emerging treatment modality for anxiety disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxuan Wang ◽  
Sean Wong
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition, affecting one-third of the population during their lifetime. Patient with anxiety may experience overwhelming fear to an irrational fear that can impair  everyday functioning. Current treatment for anxiety disorders include pharmacological (i.e. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and psychological (i.e. cognitive behavioural therapy) intervention. Cognitive behavioural therapy is an effective exposure-based therapy utilizing repetitive exposure to the feared stimulus to develop desensitization and tolerance but holds high dropout rates due to unbearable anxiety for patients. Recognizing this challenge, virtual reality technology is emerging as a promising tool for patients to challenge their fear in a simulated environment based on individual progression. This article explores the new development of virtual reality technology as an effective treatment modality for anxiety disorders to enhance current approaches in mental health care.

Virtual classroom project

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Gmeiner
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Video Capture ◽  
Interactive Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Virtual Classrooms ◽  
Classroom Project

This project aims to provide students with disabilities the same in class learning experience through virtual reality technology, 360-degree video capture, and the use of Arduino units. These technologies will be combined to facilitate communication between teachers in physical classrooms with students in virtual classrooms. The goal is to provide a person who is affected by a disability (which makes it hard to be in a traditional classroom) the same benefits of a safe and interactive learning environment.

Virtual reality therapy in anxiety disorders

Psychiatriki ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 276-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Mitrousia ◽  
◽  
O Giotakos
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Reality Therapy ◽  
Virtual Reality Therapy
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