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15th International Conference on Early Intervention and Prevention in Mental Health

Thursday 11.09.2025

09:00 am

iCal

Digital Mental Health: Virtual Reality assisted therapy

Chairman Dr. Roselinde Pot-Kolder (Orygen & Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia)
Prof. Dr. Lucia Valmaggia (Orygen & Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia)

Room: Seminarraum 403, CCM, Virchowweg 9 (16)

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Type of presentation: Satellite Events and Meetings

Duration: 180 Minutes

Exploring Virtual Reality-Assisted CBT: Enhancing Social Recovery through Immersive Therapy

Orygen Digital XR Innovation Lab, University of Melbourne

This workshop introduces the innovative field of Virtual Reality-assisted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (VR-CBT), which combines traditional CBT with immersive VR environments. The session explores how VR is being used to support early intervention and promote social recovery in individuals facing social anxiety, paranoid thoughts, and challenges in social or vocational functioning.

Participants will gain an overview of key VR-CBT techniques, including scenario design, immersive exposure methods, and integration into broader therapeutic plans. Case examples and live demonstrations will showcase how VR can be tailored to build confidence, resilience, and real-world social skills in a safe, controlled setting. Ideal for those interested in the future of digital mental health care, this workshop offers a practical insight into an exciting and evolving area of therapeutic innovation.