Metaverse in Mental Health: The Beginning of a Long History

Metaverse-related technologies could enable us to develop new reliable approaches for treating diseases where behavioral symptoms can be addressed using socio-attentive tasks and social-interaction st

Overview

Authors: Antonio Cerasa, Andrea Gaggioli, Giovanni Pioggia, Giuseppe Riva

Publication Date: 11 April 2024

Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11147936/

Keywords: behavioral therapy, socio-attentive tasks, digital rehabilitation, cognitive engagement, neuroplasticity, immersive treatment, emotional regulation, social interaction, VR therapy, AI healthcare

Type: Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

Summary

Metaverse-related technologies could enable us to develop new reliable approaches for treating diseases where behavioral symptoms can be addressed using socio-attentive tasks and social-interaction strategies.