Virtual reality exposure therapy, also known as VRET, is an emerging technology aimed at improving anxiety disorder symptoms. Learn more about how it works and if it could help you.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that attempts to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, and it has been standardized for many years now, with in-office settings and conversation-oriented methods. The introduction of VR technology changes all of that, and our goal in t... Read more
By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East AsiaThis year’s theme of the World Mental Health Day, Mental Health is a Universal Human Right, calls for WHO, Member States and partners to accelerate efforts in mental health in a human-rights based approach. The focus of human r... Read more
By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East AsiaThis year’s theme of the World Mental Health Day, Mental Health is a Universal Human Right, calls for WHO, Member States and partners to accelerate efforts in mental health in a human-rights based approach. The focus of human r... Read more
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VR is also being used for immersive relaxation.
Take a look at this VR tool that helps people overcome public speaking #anxiety.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/15/online-vr-tool-virtual-reality-public-speaking-nerves-anxiety
VR is also used in social skills training, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety.
Virtual reality exposure therapy can also help people overcome phobias, fears, and even treat mental health conditions like
Virtual reality technology is now commonly used in cognitive behavioral therapy.
That’s great! However, we need to first eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
WHO has been pushing for member states to recognize mental health as a human right.
Mental health is a universal human right; however, laws in most countries have not caught up with this fact.
Cannabis is like a double-edged sword; it can treat some symptoms of mental health issues, but its use (or rather overuse) can also lead to serious mental health problems.
Well, many people already self-medicate with marijuana for mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Pharmaceutical companies should be using cannabis to manufacture drugs mental health issues.
Several studies have shown that marijuana could have some mental health benefits.