7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Virtual Reality (VR) and Digital Therapeutics in Mental Health
Immersive technology is redefining how therapy is delivered. Virtual reality (VR) and digital therapeutics in mental health have expanded the toolkit for treating conditions such as PTSD, phobias, and social anxiety through controlled, safe exposure environments. VR simulations allow patients to confront fears or stressors in a structured therapeutic context, while digital therapeutics platforms offer app-based interventions grounded in CBT or mindfulness. These tools are proving especially valuable in remote care and youth mental health settings, where engagement and accessibility can be challenges. The integration of biometric feedback into virtual environments adds a new dimension to real-time emotional monitoring and response. As clinical validation continues, VR is emerging as more than a novelty—it’s a transformative medium for mental healthcare delivery.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States