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Greg Wadley

2 papers in the library · 23 citations · publishing 2019-2024

Papers

Examining the Use of Virtual Reality to Support Mindfulness Skills Practice in Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Mixed Methods Study.

Journal of Medical Internet Research December 6, 2024 Rebecca Blackmore, Claudia Giles, Hailey Tremain et al. 23 citations

A single, brief virtual-reality-supported mindfulness practice—watching a 360-degree forest video with a guided audio voiceover—improved state mindfulness and reduced negative affect and anxiety in people with mood or anxiety disorders. Among 28 participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or an anxiety disorder, measures of curiosity and decentering (Toronto Mindfulness Scale) increased significantly (Cohen d=1.3 and 1.51), while negative affect (Cohen d=0.62) and state anxiety (Cohen d=0.84) decreased significantly. Positive affect did not change. Qualitative interviews revealed that the VR experience felt effortless, convenient, and safe, and participants saw potential for using VR mindfulness to manage emotions and mental health symptoms.

DOI: 10.2196/45640 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Depression Mindfulness Anxiety disorders Bipolar disorder +2

Understanding How Virtual Reality Can Support Mindfulness Practice: Mixed Methods Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research September 6, 2019 E. Seabrook, Ryan Kelly, Fiona Foley et al.

A virtual reality (VR) mindfulness app that placed users in a peaceful forest environment significantly increased state mindfulness and positive affect in a sample of 37 participants from the general population. State mindfulness showed a large increase (Cohen d=1.80), and positive affect also rose. No notable changes in negative emotion, arousal, or simulator sickness occurred. Participants described the experience as relaxing and calming, noting that VR helped them focus on the present moment by using visual and auditory elements as attentional anchors. The sense of presence in the virtual environment supported mindfulness, while interruptions to presence acted as distractors. Minor discomforts related to video fidelity and headset weight were infrequent.

DOI: 10.2196/16106 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Medicine Psychology Computer science