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Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body”. When this process of integrating different sensory signals goes wrong, according to one theory, it can give a person an inaccurate and distressing sense of their body called “body image disturbance”. There are many kinds of body image disturbance, including dissatisfaction with our bodies or inaccurate perceptions of them. We don’t know a lot about how many people experience body misperceptions, but we do know body dissatisfaction is very common....
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A study conducted in a mixed reality environment found that individuals with more pronounced psychopathic traits tended to show less anxiety-related behaviors in an anxiety-inducing mixed-reality environment used in the study. Fearlessness and lack of empathy best predicted (the lack of) anxious behavior. The paper was published in Scientific Reports. Psychopathic traits are a set of personality characteristics that make individuals prone to antisocial behaviors, lacking empathy, manipulativeness, and equipped with superficial charm. Individuals with these traits often exhibit impulsivity, irr...
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A new study published in JMIR Mental Health highlights the potential of virtual reality in the treatment of major depressive disorder. The study found that virtual reality can be an effective tool in reducing depressive symptoms, performing comparably to traditional methods of behavioral activation therapy. Major depressive disorder is a growing global concern, with significant impacts on health and economic burdens. Traditional therapies for depression, such as behavioral activation, are effective but often inaccessible due to various barriers, including financial constraints, physical limita...
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Scientists are investigating the potential of virtual reality technology to help combat cocaine addiction. In a new study published in Addictive Behaviors Reports, researchers have demonstrated that virtual reality exposure to cocaine cues can induce significant cravings in users. These findings lay the groundwork for future research into VR as a tool for treating cocaine addiction. Cocaine use poses a significant public health problem, with notable social and economic costs. In the United States, the annual social cost is estimated at $45.5 billion, while in France, the annual prevalence of c...
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In a study published in the journal JMIR XR and Spatial Computing, researchers have explored an innovative approach to addressing the mental health crisis among teenagers: virtual reality (VR). They found that a VR environment designed to reduce stress and improve mood was embraced by teens, who used it regularly and reported feeling less stressed and more relaxed during sessions. However, the study did not find significant reductions in overall levels of anxiety and depression. Teens today face an array of unprecedented stressors: social media pressures, the climate crisis, political polariza...
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If you or a loved one have noticed changes in your memory or thinking as you’ve grown older, this could reflect typical changes that occur with ageing. In some cases though, it might suggest something more, such as the onset of dementia. The best thing to do if you have concerns is to make an appointment with your GP, who will probably run some tests. Assessment is important because if there is something more going on, early diagnosis can enable prompt access to the right interventions, supports and care. But current methods of dementia screening have limitations, and testing can be daunting f...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Vision reveals that humans are better at estimating the motion of objects moving downwards compared to upwards, regardless of the direction relative to gravity. This new research suggests that our perception of downward-moving objects is enhanced by the congruence of their motion with the direction toward our legs rather than the influence of gravity detected through our inner ear. “Previous studies have shown that the people can catch a descending object more accurately than an ascending object. When people heard this asymmetric performance for catch...
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In a recent study published in theJournal of Sex & Marital Therapy, researchers from the University of British Columbia explored how virtual reality (VR) erotica affects women’s anxiety levels. This first-of-its-kind study found that women experienced an increase in anxiety after viewing sexual films in VR compared to 2D films, especially when the VR films presented a first-person perspective. Previous studies have established the efficacy of VR-based treatments for anxiety disorders, yet little was known about how VR could be applied to address sexual difficulties. Given the pivotal role of a...
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In an innovative clinical trial, a blend of brain stimulation and virtual reality exposure therapy has shown promising results for U.S. military veterans grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, detailed in a recent publication in JAMA Psychiatry, found a significant easing of PTSD symptoms among participants undergoing this novel treatment approach. PTSD is a condition that severely impacts individuals’ lives, characterized by symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, heightened arousal, and mood disturbances. It’s notably prevalent and debilitating amo...
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An experiment involving undergraduate students in the Netherlands revealed that a single virtual reality (VR) role-playing session could potentially increase self-compassion and decrease self-criticism. The study targeted students known for their self-critical nature, asking them to extend compassion towards a virtual character that voiced their own self-critical thoughts. The paper was published in Behaviour Research and Therapy. Self-criticism is the tendency to evaluate oneself harshly, focusing on perceived failures and shortcomings. It involves holding oneself to high standards and being ...
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