Cyberdelics: Virtual reality hallucinations modulate cognitive-affective processes.
Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience December 1, 2025 Giulia Brizzi, Chiara Pupillo, Clara Rastelli et al.
Psychedelics were explored for their potential in the mental health field. However, research was delayed by concerns over short-term side effects and long-term consequences of substance use. Technological advances enabled the development of Hallucinatory Visual Virtual Experiences (HVVEs), namely psychedelic experiences simulations in immersive virtual reality. This study investigated HVVEs'...