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  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Technology
  • Digital Therapeutics

Background:

  • Chronic stress significantly impacts mental health.
  • Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology with potential therapeutic applications.
  • Effective stress management solutions are increasingly needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the evidence on virtual reality (VR) interventions for stress management.
  • To assess the viability and effectiveness of VR in mitigating psychological stress and distress.
  • To evaluate the safety and feasibility of VR for stress reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of primary research papers.
  • Searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase databases (inception to Feb 2024).
  • Included 50 studies (2885 participants) using self-report measures for stress assessment.

Main Results:

  • VR interventions included cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness, and psychoeducation.
  • Studies reported mixed but promising results, with decreased psychiatric symptoms and improved quality of life.
  • VR effectively exposed participants to stressors in a controlled, safe manner with no reported harm.

Conclusions:

  • Sufficient evidence supports VR for stress management across various contexts and populations.
  • VR is a generally low-risk and feasible intervention for individuals experiencing stress.
  • VR demonstrates significant potential as a tool for promoting relaxation and stress reduction.