New VR tool may help boost mental health, well-being:
Researchers are developing a personalised, therapeutic virtual reality (VR)
tool which may enable new forms of self-reflection, and help improve and
maintain positive mental health. The VR tool being developed by researchers
from the University of Sheffield in the UK can be used by people with common
mental health problems to create an immersive version of their journey through
life.
The tool allows people to capture life events, upload relevant digital
content and reflect on their thoughts and feelings in great detail, researchers
said.
As well as helping with better mental health, this approach could also be
beneficial for people in the early stages of dementia, those receiving
end-of-life care and those with addiction problems or long-term physical
conditions.