The impact of immersive virtual reality meditation for depression and anxiety among inpatients...

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.

Overview

Authors: Jungjoo Lee, Junhyoung Kim, Marcia G. Ory

Publication Date: 2024

Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1471269/full

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.