Virtual reality relaxation for people with mental health conditions: a systematic review.

Simon RichesPriyanga JeyarajaguruLawson TaylorCarolina FialhoJordan LittleLava AhmedAileen O'BrienCatheleine van DrielWim VelingLucia Valmaggia

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2023)

VR relaxation has potential as a low-intensity intervention to promote relaxation and reduce stress for adults with mental health conditions, especially anxiety and stress-related problems. Further research is warranted on this promising intervention.

Keyphrases

mental health
virtual reality
randomized controlled trial
single molecule
mental illness
stress induced
heat stress
physical activity
depressive symptoms