Balancing Innovation and Humanism: An Ethical Debate on AI and VR in Psychiatric Nursing Education

A 'new synthesis' guided by personalist principles is necessary, moving beyond a simple technology-versus-humanity dichotomy. AI and VR should be implemented strategically to augment, not supplant, human-centred pedagogy. This requires robust ethical frameworks, culturally responsive design, critical reflection, faculty development, and a constant focus on ensuring these tools ultimately support the development of nurses who are both technologically adept and ethically grounded, attuned to the human experience of mental health distress. The goal is innovation that serves, rather than undermines, compassionate care and human dignity.