Virtual Reality in Mental Health

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to extend this invitation to you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled "Virtual Reality in Mental Health". This Special Issue aims to explore the significant advancements and potential applications of virtual reality (VR) in the field of mental health. With the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders and the need for innovative interventions, VR has emerged as a promising tool that offers novel opportunities for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

The integration of VR technology in mental health research and practice holds immense scientific and clinical significance. VR provides a simulated, immersive environment that can replicate real-world scenarios, enabling researchers and clinicians to examine and address various psychological conditions and challenges in a controlled and personalized manner. This research area has garnered substantial attention and has the potential to revolutionize the field of mental health by enhancing assessment accuracy, expanding treatment options, and improving patient outcomes.

Aim of the Special Issue and Relevance to the Journal’s Scope:

The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and critical insights on the utilization of virtual reality in mental health. By focusing on this topic, we aim to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their findings, experiences, and perspectives, ultimately advancing our understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of VR in mental health contexts.

This Special Issue aligns closely with the scope of our journal. Our journal exerts a strong emphasis on mental health research, interventions, and advancements in this field. We believe that the exploration of virtual reality in mental health aligns perfectly with our journal's mission to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to the improvement of mental health outcomes. We encourage contributors to review this journal's scope to ensure their submissions are in line with the overarching aims and objectives of our publication.

Suggested Themes and Article Types for Submissions:

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that cover various themes related to virtual reality in mental health. Potential research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Virtual reality interventions for specific mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD, and phobias);

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue. By sharing your expertise and research outcomes, we can collectively advance this field and foster innovative approaches to mental health care.

Prof. Dr. Harry Qin
Dr. Kapo Wong
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• virtual reality
• mental health
• assessment
• treatment
• rehabilitation
• social work
• nursing
• qualitative studies
• randomized controlled trials