The application of metaverse in mental health

被引：0

作者：

Wang, Yue ^{[1
]}

Duan, Boshi ^{[2
]}

Chen, Xi ^{[1
,3
]}

Song, Yuxuan ^{[1
,4
]}

Liu, Xin ^{[5
]}

机构：

[1] China Med Univ, Canc Hosp, Liaoning Canc Hosp & Inst, Dept Gen Surg, Shenyang, Peoples R China

[2] Chinese Acad Med Sci & Peking Union Med Coll, Canc Hosp & Shenzhen Hosp, Natl Canc Ctr,Dept Med Oncol, Natl Clin Res Ctr Canc, Shenzhen, Peoples R China

[3] Liaoning Univ Tradit Chinese Med, Dept Clin Integrat Tradit Chinese & Western Med, Shenyang, Peoples R China

[4] China Med Univ, Queens Univ Belfast Joint Coll, China Med Univ, Pharmaceut Sci, Shenyang, Peoples R China

[5] China Med Univ, Canc Hosp, Liaoning Canc Hosp & Inst, Dept Colorectal Surg, Shenyang, Peoples R China

来源：

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 2025年 / 13卷

关键词：

metaverse; mental health; artificial intelligence; big data; virtual reality; REALITY EXPOSURE THERAPY; VIRTUAL-REALITY; CONTROLLED-TRIAL; VIDEO GAMES; METAANALYSIS; INVOLVEMENT; DEPRESSION; DISORDER; CHILDREN;

D O I：

10.3389/fpubh.2025.1463494

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Rapid technological progress is reshaping human existence globally. The metaverse, a 3D digital realm merging virtual reality (VR) with physical space, exemplifies this fusion. Users can replicate and customize real-world elements within this immersive environment. Over the past decade, VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) have become effective tools for addressing mental health conditions, offering solutions to the shortage of mental health professionals and limited access to care. However, extensive participation in 3D immersive gaming and social media can lead to insecurity, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors, particularly among young adults. This engagement may also impair attention spans, exacerbating symptoms in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This research examines the impact of expanding metaverse applications on mental health, exploring both risks and benefits.

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