Increasingly, people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and well-being in our lives. In our weekly Gen Zen series, TODAY looks at ways that we can feel better while coping with the mental stresses of modern life.
The use of virtual reality (VR) technology in exposure therapy is gaining popularity in various parts of the world, including Singapore
Its immersiveness, customisability and accessibility make it an appealing therapeutic option for those with specific phobias of public speaking, flying and insects
It is also well-suited to tackling social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
However, experts say VR exposure therapy is not suited for all types of mental intervention including severe depression, with technical shortcomings also potentially reducing its effectiveness
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