Advances in the application of virtual reality technology in psychiatric disorders

<p>Zhao Wei<sup>1</sup>, Zhang Yao<sup>2</sup>, Hao Wanting<sup>2</sup>, Fu Qiaorui<sup>2</sup>, Zhao Li<sup>2</sup>, Wu Yuting<sup>1</sup>, Fan Yunchao<sup>1</sup>, Chen Hongfang<sup>3</sup></p>

doi:10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060914

Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2025, 6(9); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060914.

Advances in the application of virtual reality technology in psychiatric disorders

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Zhao Wei¹, Zhang Yao², Hao Wanting², Fu Qiaorui², Zhao Li², Wu Yuting¹, Fan Yunchao¹, Chen Hongfang³

Corresponding Author:

Zhang Yao

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¹Nursing College of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China

²The Military Medical Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, China

³General Affairs Department of Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China

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Abstract

The application of virtual reality (VR) technology in the medical field has gradually gained attention in recent years, especially in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. With its immersive and highly controllable features, VR technology helps patients safely simulate and cope with real-life scenarios, thus promoting the effectiveness of psychotherapy. In this paper, we will review the progress of VR technology in multiple psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia. With technological advancements and the integration of multiple disciplines, VR will achieve more precise and personalized applications in mental health intervention, promoting innovation in treatment models.

Keywords

Virtual Reality Technology, Mental Illness, Psychotherapy, Treatment Model

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Zhao Wei, Zhang Yao, Hao Wanting, Fu Qiaorui, Zhao Li, Wu Yuting, Fan Yunchao, Chen Hongfang. Advances in the application of virtual reality technology in psychiatric disorders. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 9: 92-99. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060914.

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