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Virtual reality (VR) offers new avenues for psychotherapy, presenting both opportunities and challenges for clinical psychology. Understanding VR

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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Informatics
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a significant tool in healthcare delivery.
  • Its potential integration into mainstream psychotherapy necessitates a broad definition and understanding.
  • Clinicians require insight into VR's opportunities and challenges for professional practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current clinical research on virtual environments for psychotherapy.
  • To analyze the actual applications of VR in clinical psychology.
  • To explore how VR can enhance therapeutic change from various clinical perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical research on VR in psychotherapy.
  • Analysis of current VR applications in clinical psychology.

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    • VR presents a potentially effective modality for general and specialty healthcare services.
    • The integration of VR into psychotherapy is a developing area with significant potential.
    • Understanding VR's applications and implications is crucial for its effective implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • VR is poised to become a part of future psychotherapy delivery.
    • A clear understanding of VR's opportunities and challenges is critical for psychotherapists.
    • Further research and development are needed to optimize VR's role in clinical psychology.