In a world of endless variety and constant change, the intersection of technology and medicine is one that is as fascinating as it is vital to each and every person on this earth. Join our host Nils as he explores this rapidly evolving world, not with doctors and scientists, but with ordinary people…
Virtual Reality lets you soar through space or swim with whales, all from the comfort of your living room. But does VR hold the potential to be more than just entertainment? Nils is joined by his peers Julia and Gage to discuss mental health, virtual reality, and where the two may meet. SOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/solrogers/2019/05/15/how-virtual-reality-can-help-the-global-mental-health-crisis/#20024aa328f7 https://www.rand.org/blog/2018/02/how-vr-and-ar-could-transform-the-health-sector.html https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/virtual-reality-might-be-the-next-big-thing-for-mental-health/ https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/ar-vr-healthcare-market-to-reach-usd-614178-million-by-2025-2018-10-25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRWVgcPVaK4&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3WbeKi4dG43FIPeiIpd16EATFJBuzQtGOs5JF-6hhuLG13t7cX4CU-fds https://www.verywellmind.com/virtual-reality-exposure-therapy-vret-2797340 https://www.theguardian.com/mental-health-supplement-2019/2019/may/15/how-technology-is-transforming-mental-health-treatment https://www.wired.com/story/virtual-realitys-latest-use-diagnosing-mental-illness/
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