Background Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, together with the availability
of big data in society, creates uncertainties about how these developments will affect …

Background: A large body of research has documented the efficacy of psychological
interventions integrated with virtual reality (VR) therapies in treating psychiatric disorders …

This multicenter randomized controlled trial investigated whether interactive virtual reality
enhanced effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reduce children's …

Objectives: Self-guided virtual-reality exposure therapy (VRET) is a psychological
intervention that enables a person to increase their own exposure to perceived threat. Public …

Ever since Neel Stephenson's novel 'Snow Crash'was published in 1992, the metaverse and
its virtual space have been evolving. Because of the growing desire for immersion, this …

There is an urgent need to improve the clinical management of major depressive disorder
(MDD), which has become increasingly prevalent over the past two decades. Several gaps …

Brain science research often involves the use of low-dimensional tools and stimuli that lack
several of the potentially valuable features of everyday activities and interactions. Although …

The sense of embodiment refers to the sensations of being inside, having, and controlling a
body. In virtual reality, it is possible to substitute a person's body with a virtual body, referred …

The advent of affordable Virtual Reality (VR) technology has spurred consumer and
commercial interest in VR relaxation applications, which has quickly grown into a popular …

Increasingly, smartphones have become a part of people's everyday lives, and are now
considered by many to be an indispensable social accessory. Since attachment to a …