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Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Ranjit Singha, Surjit Singha
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 20
ISBN13: 9798369311233|EISBN13: 9798369311240
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1123-3.ch006
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Singha, Ranjit, and Surjit Singha. "Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality." Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing, edited by Kamal Kant Hiran, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 91-110. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1123-3.ch006

APA

Singha, R. & Singha, S. (2024). Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. In K. Hiran, R. Doshi, & M. Patel (Eds.), Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing (pp. 91-110). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1123-3.ch006

Chicago

Singha, Ranjit, and Surjit Singha. "Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality." In Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing, edited by Kamal Kant Hiran, Ruchi Doshi, and Mayank Patel, 91-110. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1123-3.ch006

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Abstract

By producing immersive, individualized, and captivating therapeutic experiences, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) may significantly transform mental health treatment. These technologies provide efficacious resolutions for exposure therapy, augmenting conventional methodologies, mitigating social disapproval, and fortifying the therapeutic alliance. Virtual and augmented reality increase the accessibility and convenience of therapy by enabling highly individualized interventions. Training for mental health professionals, rigorous research, compliance with data privacy regulations, and adherence to ethical standards are essential for responsible use. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can expand the accessibility of mental health services as costs decrease, thereby ultimately enhancing the welfare of those in search of assistance and recovery. Incorporating augmented reality and virtual reality into clinical practice may make mental health treatment more engaging, effective, and individualized.

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