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Editorial: Taking a break in the “new normal”: virtual reality relaxation for a stressed workforce

Year: 2022

Type: editorial

Abstract: Taking a break in the "new normal": virtual reality relaxation for a stressed workforce Workers have experienced significant stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 has brought new pressures upon almost all industries, with increased demand on industries deemed "essential" and economic uncertainty for those deemed "non-essential" (Nicola et al., 2020;Nabarro, 2020).This article argues that the pandemic calls for novel solutions to support workers and that virtual reality (VR) relaxation could be piloted as a stress management tool in a greater number of workplaces.The evidence for this technology is emerging and more organisations may wish to pilot this innovative approach to benefit staff well-being.

Source: Mental Health Review Journal

DOI: 10.1108/mhrj-06-2022-095

Authors: Simon Riches, Holly Smith

Institutions: King's College London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Digital Mental Health Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4293245854

Cites: 29

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10