The effectiveness of virtual reality to improve depression: A systematic evidence map
Virtual reality interventions represent a promising approach in improving depressive symptoms, particularly in settings where conventional therapies are difficult to implement. Future research should focus on accumulating high-quality evidence and encompass a broader range of individuals at high risk of depression to enhance the generalizability of virtual reality applications in managing depression.
Authors
- Rong Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2491-6075)
- Jin-Zong You (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4033-9986)
- Yan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3884-2559)
- Tian Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1677-0619)
- Xiao Ying Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4138-9483)
Institutions
- Tongji Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251390555
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.94