Immersive Technologies for Depression Care: Scoping Review (Preprint)
C Mahony Reategui-Rivera,
David Villarreal-Zegarra,
Kelly De La Cruz-Torralva
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Depression significantly impacts the quality of life, affecting approximately 280 million people globally. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated depression, underscoring the need for innovative mental health solutions, particularly in resource-limited areas. Immersive technologies (IMT), like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), offer new avenues for treating depression by creating immersive environments for therapeutic interventions.
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