Virtual Reality and Gamified Applications as Therapeutic Tools in Mental Health

Dear Colleagues,

As the incidence of mental health conditions increases across the span of all age groups, innovative therapies that make use of cutting-edge technologies are needed. Virtual reality (VR) and games offer simulations for environments generated by computers, that users can interact with similarly to the real environment. VR and games environments can transform mental health treatment by being extremely flexible and automatic–creating endless simulated scenarios where patients can enter to develop their skills with relevance for mental health. Currently, VR and gamified applications are developed and have been successfully used as therapeutic tools for patients with disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD.

This Special Issue focuses on the advances in the field of VR and game applications for psychotherapeutic use, along with the challenges that come with using these technologies. We invite researchers to submit clinical studies, as well as systematic reviews that present quantitative analyses for the outcomes of such tools. State-of-the-art protocols, usability or assessment systems validation studies will also be considered for publication.

Prof. Dr. Oana Alexandra David
Guest Editor

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• virtual reality therapy
• therapeutic games
• mental health
• well-being