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Exploring the Neuropsychological Impact of Immersive Experiences in the Metaverse and Virtual and Augmented Reality

Exploring the Neuropsychological Impact of Immersive Experiences in the Metaverse and Virtual and Augmented Reality

Laura De Clara
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 25
ISBN13: 9798369354933|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369354940|EISBN13: 9798369354957
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch013
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De Clara, Laura. "Exploring the Neuropsychological Impact of Immersive Experiences in the Metaverse and Virtual and Augmented Reality." Modern Technology in Healthcare and Medical Education: Blockchain, IoT, AR, and VR, edited by Kamal Kant Hiran, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 237-261. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch013

APA

De Clara, L. (2024). Exploring the Neuropsychological Impact of Immersive Experiences in the Metaverse and Virtual and Augmented Reality. In K. Hiran, R. Doshi, & M. Patel (Eds.), Modern Technology in Healthcare and Medical Education: Blockchain, IoT, AR, and VR (pp. 237-261). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch013

Chicago

De Clara, Laura. "Exploring the Neuropsychological Impact of Immersive Experiences in the Metaverse and Virtual and Augmented Reality." In Modern Technology in Healthcare and Medical Education: Blockchain, IoT, AR, and VR, edited by Kamal Kant Hiran, Ruchi Doshi, and Mayank Patel, 237-261. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch013

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Abstract

Recent years have seen groundbreaking advancements in mental health tech, notably in virtual reality (VR) applications. This chapter explores the profound impact of digital innovations on mental health treatment, emphasizing VR's role. Despite global mental health challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital interventions, ensuring widespread access. Virtual reality emerges as a potent therapeutic tool, offering precise stimulus control and nuanced exploration of self-perception. Reviews highlight VR's superiority, particularly for those dealing with vivid mental imagery. Addressing access disparities and ensuring patient privacy are vital challenges. Future prospects include AI integration, tailoring therapies in real-time, and extending VR use to healthcare professional training. These innovations, especially VR, are revolutionizing mental healthcare, promising personalized, accessible treatments, and enhancing our understanding of mental disorders.

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