Virtual Reality Behavioral Activation as an Intervention for Major Depressive Disorder: Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a global problem with an increasing incidence and prevalence. There has additionally been an increase in depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavioral activation is considered an evidence-based treatment for MDD. However, there are many barriers that could hinder one's ability to engage in behavioral activation, with COVID-19 "shelter-in-place" and social distancing orders being current and large impediments. Virtual reality (VR) has been successfully used to help treat a variety of mental health conditions, but it has not yet been used as a method of administering behavioral activation to a clinical population. Using VR to engage in behavioral activation could eliminate barriers that pandemic precautions place and help decrease s

SUBMITTER: Paul M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7641650 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature