Jennifer McTigue says Virtual reality, mobile apps, and other forms of emerging tech are changing how we approach mental health. Recent developments in sensor technologies, online psychological therapies and video remote counseling, mobile apps (apps) and gaming are all providing genuine opportunities to engage and empower patients, and create new approaches both for the assessment and intervention of mental health problems. With the growth of VR, video games are becoming increasingly prevalent, ultimately becoming used even within the context of mental health care. 
Video games enable individuals to concentrate on several tasks simultaneously, leading patients to experience measurable improvements in mental wellbeing. As we have mentioned, patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be able to enhance their attention spans while seated in the virtual reality class, but they may also be able to do this while playing a video game. Evidence shows that the technology is able to identify patients who may experience depression, and also provide treatment if needed. These digital technologies could dramatically increase access to mental health care and adherence to treatment, by allowing services to be delivered in more flexible ways tailored to the needs of the individual patient.

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