# The impact of immersive virtual reality meditation for depression and anxiety among inpatients... ## Overview **Authors:** Jungjoo Lee, Junhyoung Kim, Marcia G. Ory **Publication Date:** 2024 **Link:** **Keywords:** Virtual reality, meditation, depression relief, anxiety reduction, emotional regulation, mental health, non-drug therapy, immersive experience, mindfulness, digital wellness **Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers ## Summary Virtual reality meditation can help people with depression and anxiety by improving their ability to manage emotions, potentially offering a high-tech, non-drug alternative to traditional therapy. The study found that using immersive VR meditation three times a week for 10 weeks can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by helping people better regulate their emotional responses.