What is the role of virtual reality box in treating mental illness?
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Hello, I learnt that virtual reality box can be helpful in treating mental illness and various research is going on to further explore it. What is the role of virtual reality box in treating mental illness? Please elaborate on this.
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@anushtup Augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) have several applications in the medical world. Simulated and hybrid environments have found a natural fit in medical education, providing simulation training that enhances and works alongside traditional school. Immersive learning with AR and VR headsets can cater to several different learning styles at once by engaging the full range of senses: audio, visual, and kinesthetic. VR can be used in physical therapy to help patients recover from complex limb injuries and even has applications in areas like mental trauma where it can alleviate phobias and PTSD through customized exposure and treatment. In the surgical theater, Cambridge Consultants developed AR glasses that let surgeons see the inside of a patient’s body by superimposing data from 3D scans and CAT scans. This provides a revolutionary level of visibility into minimally invasive “keyhole surgeries,” and requires practically no additional training to use. Based on the low learning curve and relatively low cost of use, further developments should see the medical landscape further merge with augmented and virtual reality.