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VR Training Boosts Cognitive Skills in Depressed Teens

1/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Psychiatry Research reveals that virtual reality cognitive training can significantly boost cognitive abilities and alleviate depressive symptoms in 93 Chinese adolescents battling mild to moderate depression. Over seven weeks, participants completed 20 sessions, resulting in remarkable improvements in attention and memory. This innovative approach highlights the potential of technology to transform adolescent mental health treatment.

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A groundbreaking study in Psychiatry Research reveals that virtual reality cognitive training can significantly boost cognitive abilities and alleviate depressive symptoms in 93 Chinese adolescents battling mild to moderate depression. Over seven weeks, participants completed 20 sessions, resulting in remarkable improvements in attention and memory. This innovative approach highlights the potential of technology to transform adolescent mental health treatment.