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Virtual Reality Offers Support for Grieving Parents

11/30/2025

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  • In 2023, 20,162 U.S. infants died, highlighting the need for support for affected families.
  • Lei Zhang, an assistant professor at Kennesaw State University, is creating a supportive virtual reality for bereaved parents.
  • His research uses artificial intelligence to enhance mental health support.
  • He collaborates with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on bereavement services and mentorship for parents coping with loss.