Parya Khandan

A virtual reality intervention to reduce death anxiety and stress in adults: examining the effect of a near-death experience simulation

Frontiers in Virtual Reality September 29, 2025 Parya Khandan, Benjamin Ennemoser, Ryan D. Foster et al.

Death anxiety (DA) and stress pose significant psychological challenges that negatively impact health and wellbeing. Exposure therapy—a behavioral approach that reduces fear by repeatedly and safely exposing individuals to feared stimuli—has demonstrated effectiveness in treating anxiety. However, traditional exposure methods are limited in addressing DA, as individuals cannot authentically...