With the improvement of virtual reality headsets and technologies, VR can provide an efficient and cost-effective solution in treating people with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Treatment methods and practices have been around for over a decade now but does not have much publicity and usage as other therapy methods. Mental health is also extremely important throughout every stage of life and can heavily impact society. In writing this paper, I am wanting to shed light on the importance mental health is to individuals and society, and on how VR can be used to effectively treat mental health disorders.
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