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.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College and NEALAC Clinic , United States
John Michael Weber
Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Steve Cohen
Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, 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 and NEALAC Clinic , United States
Title : The effect of Balint training on self-efficacy and empathy among medical students and the moderator role of personality traits and choice of specialty
Meni Koslowsky, Ariel University, Israel
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies, United Kingdom
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Denise Duffie, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada