Research on the Therapeutic Effects of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology on Psychological Disorders

The emergence of technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing psychological therapies. This paper provides a comprehensive review of research on the use of VR in therapy for psychological disorders. The review examines literature studying the applications of Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) in disorders such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA). It explores the therapeutic effects of VRT from three perspectives: enhanced realism in exposure therapy, improved accessibility and convenience, and control over the intensity of stimuli. Key findings indicate that VRT effectively alleviates symptoms such as anxiety and physiological stress in patients. The paper also addresses challenges and ethical considerations associated with VRT, including access to VR equipment and data privacy. It concludes by suggesting potential directions for future research, such as expanding VRT applications to more mental disorders and integrating high technologies like artificial intelligence to further explore VRT's potential.