1Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Communication. Jagaran Lake City University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Snigdha Pattanaik Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha’O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, India
Online published on 2 February, 2019.
Recent advancements in technology have made virtual reality an effective technique for the treatment of psychological disorders. VR consists of a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment viewed through a head-mounted display. This tool has opened new treatment possibilities of in the field of psychology. Creating various virtual environments for the treatment of different psychological disorders provides a patient friendly and cost effective treatment alternative. Virtual environments that have positive stimuli and are made in association with the medical personals provide a valuable tool for the treatment of public health related disorders.
Anxiety Disorders, Information Technology, Stress Disorders, Virtual Reality
