Yadav, Mohit, Pandey, Ashutosh, Gaur, Nisha and Nghiem, Xuan-Hoa (2024) Mental health and well-being : Metaverse-based therapeutic interventions for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder. In: Examining the metaverse in healthcare : Opportunities, challenges, and future directions. IGI Global, pp. 353-380. ISBN 9798369315156
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This study investigates the potential of the metaverse as a therapeutic platform for individuals with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through expert interviews, the research explored the feasibility, challenges, and opportunities of metaverse-based interventions. Findings indicate that the metaverse offers a promising avenue for personalized and immersive therapeutic experiences. However, technical limitations, ethical considerations, and the need for rigorous research emerged as critical factors. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on technology-assisted mental health care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between mental health professionals, technologists, and policymakers in realizing the metaverse's full potential.
Item Type: | Book Section |
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Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > Neuropsychology Psychology Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General) Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Health (Social sciences) |
JGU School/Centre: | Jindal Global Business School |
Depositing User: | Subhajit Bhattacharjee |
Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2024 13:33 |
Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2024 13:33 |
Official URL: | https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1515-6.ch014 |
URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8401 |
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