Virtual reality emerges as a supportive space for self-disclosure, with nature settings leading the way

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests virtual reality (VR) may play a meaningful role in future mental-health ...
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VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...
Nature

Virtual Reality Locomotion Techniques

The field of virtual reality (VR) locomotion techniques has advanced rapidly, with researchers striving to create more natural, efficient and immersive navigational experiences. Early solutions such ...
Healio

Virtual reality can make needles less scary

A health care tool for an overlooked public health problemFear of needles is one of health care’s most common, and most ...
Yale Environment 360

Assessing virtual reality’s value as an ‘empathy machine’

Virtual reality can transport people, through headsets and joysticks, into immersive, imaginary worlds where they can explore alien planets, battle zombies, or even play minigolf. But Yale ...