VR Therapy: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment
Last week we spoke about the exciting potential virtual reality technology has to transform our cognitive abilities and help the brain rebuild from a range of neurological injuries and disorders. Today, we’re taking it a step further and revealing just how broad the application of VR can go in treating an array of mental health conditions.
VR: A Unique Approach to Training and Rehabilitating the Brain
We might think about VR initially in terms of a fun, novel gaming experience, but the potential of this emerging technology is so much greater than pure recreational enjoyment. Increasingly, VR is being seen as a transformative tool with a whole host of potential applications when it comes to our health.
Today, we’re diving headfirst into what we know so far about how virtual reality can improve our brain health, cognitive abilities, and aid recovery from a range of complex neurological conditions.