JOURNAL ARTICLE

Findings from Medical University of Silesia in Katowice Advance Knowledge in Anxiety Disorders [Use of Virtual Reality (VR)-Based Relaxation Among Female Patients with Mental Disorders: A Pilot Study].

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 209 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses new research on anxiety disorders, highlighting the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a relaxation tool compared to classical autogenic training (AT) among female psychiatric patients. Conducted by the Medical University of Silesia in Poland, the study involved 37 participants divided into four groups receiving either inpatient or home-based interventions over two weeks. Results indicated that inpatient VR produced the most significant improvements in anxiety, depression, and sleep quality, while home-based interventions showed limited effects. The findings suggest that the context of the intervention plays a crucial role in its effectiveness, warranting further investigation in larger studies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/01, p209
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190628505
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