Benefits of VR Treatments
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS
Benefits of VR Treatments
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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS
The Mental Health Center of Denver harnesses technologies in ways that truly make a difference to people ’ s lives . Before its clinics were closed , it had introduced virtual reality ( VR ) into its therapy sessions and mindfulness classes . Dr Williams believes that VR is a perfect fit for what the sessions are aiming to achieve : “ What ’ s great about VR compared with any other cognitive behavioural therapy is that it ’ s so immersive . It sort of tricks your mind into being right there .
And I think that is especially impactful for things like mindfulness , and exposure therapy ”.
Another of the Center ’ s ambitious projects is a supported employment programme , which helps people suffering from serious mental illness to find work . The Center liaises with both patients and potential employers in order to set up placements , and Dr Williams talks passionately about the benefits that this brings . “ I think that it ’ s a special part of our organisation . There ’ s a lot to be said for going back to work , and having that sense
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