Extended Reality (XR) Technology Treatment for Serious Mental Illness-Presentation Slides

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The document provides an overview of Extended Reality (XR) technology for serious mental illness (SMI). XR includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and future spatial computing technologies. VR completely replaces the user's real world environment with a simulated one, while AR overlays virtual information over a live environment. The use of XR in SMI interventions has been studied in various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, trauma and stress disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and mood disorders.<br /><br />Research has shown that XR-based interventions, such as virtual exposure therapy, can be effective in treating anxiety disorders and PTSD. VR exposure therapies have been found to be as effective as traditional exposure therapies and can enhance accessibility, acceptability, and feasibility of treatment. There is also evidence supporting the use of XR in the treatment of psychosis and paranoid delusions, with VR-based cognitive behavioral therapy showing positive results. XR has also been explored in the treatment of eating disorders, where it may help reduce the desire for food and improve body image perception.<br /><br />There are some barriers to the use of XR in SMI, including cost, technological difficulties, security concerns, and limited research on the advantages of XR over traditional therapies. However, XR has the potential to enhance skills training, deliver mirror visual feedback therapy, and address implicit biases and stereotypes.<br /><br />The document also discusses the emerging use of XR in telehealth, including XR diagnostics, XR prescriptions, and XR platforms for provider-patient interactions and group therapy. It provides resources for professionals interested in learning more about XR and incorporating it into their practice.<br /><br />Overall, XR technology has shown promise in the treatment of SMI, offering new possibilities for intervention and therapy.

Keywords

Extended Reality

XR technology

Serious Mental Illness

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Mixed Reality

Spatial Computing

Anxiety Disorders

Trauma and Stress Disorders

Psychotic Disorders