Depression, anxiety and stress are serious problems prevalent worldwide in people of all ages. Adverse mental states impair functioning in all aspects of life. Mental difficulties are a burden to the person experiencing them, but they also challenge those around them. Modern VR-based devices are expanding the possibilities for intervention, providing a valuable complement to traditional mental health treatment and prevention.
Depression particularly dangerous
It is estimated that nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Depression is a biopsychosocial disorder, so no single cause can be identified, although excessive stress can be a trigger. That’s why measures to reduce stress are so important. Depression is strongly linked to physical health, and is one of the leading causes of disability. Depression in certain groups, such as seniors, can be particularly dangerous – as it limits independence and impedes activity. Untreated depression predisposes to the onset of diseases of a physical nature, complicates the course of existing chronic conditions, hinders their treatment, interferes with needed rehabilitation and the recovery process. The presence of depressive symptoms in seniors is a serious obstacle to maintaining the best possible health, activity and well-being despite the passing of years. Depression therapy should be safe, effective and motivate people to take action for their health. VR TierOne therapy for depression is such a therapy.
VR TierOne therapy device for depression, anxiety and stress
Awareness of the serious consequences of depression should prompt people to seek treatment. However, existing barriers inhibit the initiation of mental health treatment. These may be barriers stemming from biases and beliefs, or related to existing restrictions on access to mental health professionals. Delaying therapy can carry serious consequences, including premature loss of life. That’s why delivering timely help is so important. The VR TierOne medical device, based on VR technology, increases accessibility and expands treatment options for depression, anxiety and stress, which often co-occur. The VR TierOne therapeutic solution was born out of the belief that a patient’s physical condition is inextricably linked to his or her mental condition. That’s why VR TierOne works well wherever improving mental health is critical to improving physical health. VR TierOne is largely used by patients struggling with serious illnesses or health conditions that require rehabilitation. Among others, hospitals, spas, mental health centers, rehabilitation centers and departments, foundations and facilities providing assistance to seniors have been supplied with the VR TierOne therapy device with virtual therapy developed by specialists.
VR TierOne to benefit patients and staff
The qualities of Virtual Reality such as immersiveness and interactivity engage the patient to participate in the conducted virtual therapy, thus intensifying its effectiveness. VR TierOne therapy is conducted in the virtual space of the Revival Garden, which has been designed to also have therapeutic qualities in itself. The medical device equipped with VR goggles allows for a complete therapy cycle, which is divided into consecutive sessions carried out in a fixed order, on consecutive therapy days. The repetitive therapy solution with proven effectiveness in reducing depression, anxiety and stress is easy for staff to use. VR TierOne therapy is well-respected in the medical and psychological community, but just as importantly, the virtual therapy is finding acceptance from the patients who use it, including the elderly. The willingness to provide and accept VR TierOne therapy as an effective form of treatment support is a good predictor in the fight against common mental health problems.
VR TierOne GO device in relaxation
At the same time as the need to support people with mental health disorders, there is a need to reduce the risk of mental problems. Based on the VR TierOne concept, a smaller VR TierOne GO relaxation device was developed, also using the properties of VR technology. The relaxation goggles are used for the prevention of disorders caused by excessive stress, allowing daily healthy relaxation in an environment more conducive to relaxation, usually strongly different from the real one. With the VR TierOne GO relaxation goggles contained in the mobile VR TierOne GO goggles, it is possible to conduct both individual and group relaxation therapy. A wide selection of videos, and with it natural environments, relaxation methods, narration and therapeutic sound composition, allows you to customize your virtual relaxation session. Virtual Reality allows you to immerse yourself in a safe, controlled environment that promotes stress reduction and mental regeneration. A session in VR TierOne GO goggles gives you relaxation in the “here and now,” and allows you to acquire the ability to manage stress in everyday life through breathing training, meditation practice and mindfulness. Mobile VR TierOne GO relaxation goggles are on the equipment of: schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices and psychogerontology. The wide audience for both VR TierOne and VR TierOne GO demonstrates the high demand for devices to help in mental health therapy and prevention.
