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.
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Sam Vaknin
CIAPS, Cambridge, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, United States
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : Reward deficiency syndrome solution patient claims ‘dopamine homeostasis’ provided the neurological stability to begin focusing upon healing psychic fracture associated with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder dissociative multiplicity
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States