Extended Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Major Depressive Disorder
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. Its far-reaching impact underscores its status as a significant public health concern, necessitating advanced research and development to tackle its intricate challenges. In this webinar, Dr Kim Bullock, MD, and Dr Margot Paul, PsyD, jointly discussed the feasibility, acceptability, tolerability, and efficacy of using an immersive virtual reality device to engage in behavioral activation among adults diagnosed with depression. They also explored how participant acceptability differs between a more immersive versus simpler device.
The webinar was held on July 31, 2024
Find out more about JMIR Mental Health: https://mental.jmir.org
Panelist of this webinar:
John Torous, MD, MBI, Cofounder, Society of Digital Psychiatry
Kim Bullock, MD
Margot Paul, PsyD