VR guided meditation among 10 Canadian Veterans with PTSD: A case series
P. Frewen, R. Hunt, C. Pope, D. Richardson, Skip Rizzo, R. Jetly
June 25, 2020 DOI: 10.3138/jmvfh-co19-011 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractVirtual reality exposure therapy may help veterans with PTSD who do not respond to standard treatments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote care is needed. The text suggests that innovations in mental healthcare delivery, including virtual reality, could address barriers to accessing effective treatment for this population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case report |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychology Medicine |
| Key finding | Virtual reality exposure therapy may be a useful innovation for providing mental healthcare to veterans with PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Abstract
It has been suggested that responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will require innovations in how mental healthcare is provided to Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Virtual Reality (...