During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing video games has been much
more than just a pastime. Studies suggested that video games for many individuals have …

Background Mental health conditions pose a major challenge to health care providers and
society at large. The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, mental health …

Virtual reality technologies (VRTs) are high-tech human–computer interfaces used to
develop digital content and can be applied to multiple different areas, often offering …

Globally, depression and anxiety are the two most prevalent mental health disorders. They
occur both acutely and chronically, with various symptoms commonly expressed …

Purpose Many educators are increasingly acquainting themselves and becoming adept with
interactive technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality. Some of them are also …

Emotions are multifaceted phenomena that affect our behaviour, perception, and cognition.
Increasing evidence indicates that induction mechanisms play a crucial role in triggering …

Background Using commercial off-the-shelf video games rather than custom-made computer
games could have several advantages for reducing stress and anxiety, including their low …

Human-computer interaction (HCI) has contributed to the design and development of some
efficient, user-friendly, cost-effective, and adaptable digital mental health solutions. But HCI …

Background: Virtual reality can play an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the
health care sector. This technology has the potential to supplement the traditional in-hospital …

Virtual reality (VR) is considered as one of the technological megatrends of 2020s, and
today, VR systems are used in various settings, digital gaming being among the most …