Developing VR Clinical Protocols for Integrating Virtual Reality Meditation Training in Adolescent Mental Health Settings
CHI Extended Abstracts April 13, 2026 A. Bezabih, M. Golino, Jami Moe-Hartman et al.
Adolescents are disproportionately affected by mental illness exacerbated by developmental vulnerabilities and resource gaps. Meditation offers benefits if integrated effectively into treatment plans as a therapeutic adjunct. Research indicates that meditation skills training in Virtual Reality (VR) has been beneficial for adults, and may yield similar benefits for adolescents. However,...