ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Edge of the Present: A Virtual Reality Tool to Cultivate Future Thinking, Positive Mood and Wellbeing.
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- Virtual reality relaxation for people with mental health conditions: a systematic review.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2023Pooled it
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- A systematic review on mindfulness-based immersive interventions in depressive disorders.Npj mental health research · 2026Review
- Virtual reality roleplays for patients with depression: A user experience evaluation.Internet interventions · 2024Article
- Digitally Assisted Mindfulness in Training Self-Regulation Skills for Sustainable Mental Health: A Systematic Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- The Use of Virtual Reality Interventions to Promote Positive Mental Health: Systematic Literature Review.JMIR mental health · 2023Review
- VisualEars: How an immersive art exhibit impacts mood during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- The relationship between daily positive future thinking and past-week suicidal ideation in youth: An experience sampling study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
Depression and suicidality are characterized by negative imagery as well as impoverished positive imagery. Although some evidence exists supporting the link between positive imagery and enhanced mood, much work needs to be done. This study explored the impact of an immersive virtual reality experience (Edge of the Present-EOTP) on an individual's mood, state of well-being, and future thinking. Using a 10-min mixed reality experience, 79 individuals explored virtual landscapes within a purposefully built, physical room. A pre and post survey containing mental health measures were administered to each participant. An optional interview following the virtual work was also conducted. The results indicated that positive mood and well-being increased significantly post-intervention. Hopelessness scores and negative mood decreased, whilst sense of presence was very high. This pilot study is among the first to assess the feasibility of a mixed reality experience as a potential platform for depression and suicide prevention by increasing well-being and mood as well as decreasing hopelessness symptoms.
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