Advances in Virtual Reality Techniques with Dr. Kim Bullock

Future of Psychiatry! Innovations in Mental Health

Virtual Reality takes center stage in mental health advancements in this engaging and informative dialogue between host Bruce Bassi and Dr. Kim Bullock. Discover innovative uses of VR in treating various psychiatric conditions such as phobias, addiction, eating disorders, functional disorders and more. Dig deeper into discussions about VR's potential to transform implicit biases, alter body image perception, and facilitate cognitive enhancement. Highlighting the need for robust research, adoption of industry-standard guidelines, and active participation from clinicians in shaping the future of Virtual Reality in Psychiatry, this conversation illuminates the expansive possibilities of Virtual Reality beyond just therapy.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD
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Chapter

1. Introduction and Guest Presentation (00:00:00)

2. Beginnings (00:01:40)

3. Challenges of Psychiatry with VR (00:04:01)

4. Treating Addiction with VR (00:05:38)

5. Acceptability of VR (00:08:11)

6. Telehealth Stereotypes (00:09:32)

7. Avatar's Use (00:10:41)

8. Executive Retraining (00:14:15)

9. VR Results in Psychosis (00:15:26)

10. Start Carefully (00:16:09)

11. Side Effects and Precautions (00:16:55)

12. Desensitization Possibility (00:18:53)

13. Consent (00:20:55)

14. Other VR Treatable Disorders (00:21:41)

15. Mirror Theraphy (00:25:51)

16. Psychiatrists Interest on the Subject (00:27:50)

17. Guidelines (00:28:41)

18. Augmented Reality (00:30:16)