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Virtual nature, real well-being
Regular exposure to nature is an integral component of good mental health. The sun, greenery, and wind are all elements that contribute to good psychological balance and a better quality of life. However, certain unforeseen events in life sometimes prevent us from fully enjoying these benefits. Highlighting an alternative solution to allow as many people as possible to enjoy nature: virtual nature.
Virtual reality and hygiene: Protect your patients during your virtual reality sessions
For several months, the whole world has been facing the Covid-19 epidemic, causing concern and worry among the general population. It entails, on the one hand the risk of death due to viral infection, and on the other hand significant psychological pressure. Following government measures, in particular quarantine, the daily lives and habits of individuals have been disrupted. Several recent studies have highlighted the impact of these changes on the mental health of individuals, causing, among other things, an increase in depressive symptoms, anxiety and substance use disorders. In view of the psychological difficulties that the population faces, mental health professionals are on the front line in order to be able to offer psychotherapeutic care. The intervention of these professionals is essential, particularly with populations at risk: the elderly, who are more often socially isolated, people suffering from a psychiatric disorder as well as people suffering from depression, anxiety and substance use. However, the threat of a second wave of the pandemic is real, which is why compliance with health and hygiene rules is crucial.
Virtual reality and social skills training with researchers from Aix-Marseille University.
A doctoral student in psychology in the Social Psychology Laboratory at the University of Aix-Marseille, I work with Dr Del-Monte, Ms Fauvarque, and Professor Graziani on virtual reality in the therapeutic context. In this context, I have had the pleasure of working for 3 years with C2Care software. The plurality and personalization of environments allowed me to have the freedom to direct my research in the desired direction without technological barriers.
Virtual reality therapy to break the isolation of seniors – Clinical study of CHU in Nice
C2Care collaborated with CHU in Nice, as part of the “Bien Aging” project, on a clinical study integrating virtual reality with EHPAD residents. By relying on reminiscence therapy and personalized immersive content, the objective is to stimulate the autobiographical memory of seniors, improve their mood and break the isolation, particularly accentuated in people with mild to moderate cognitive disorders.
What is a phobia?
Phobos is the incarnation of fear, he followed his father on the battlefields. The panicky fear that he triggered at the mere sight of him reflects what a person feels when confronted with the object of their fear. There are many phobias and some are more well known than others, including agoraphobia and claustrophobia. On the other hand, aviophobia is less so as it affects many of those who would also dream of discovering fine sandy beaches.
What is the impact of Covid-19 on mental health?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, between fear, isolation and financial distress. This article reviews the main psychological effects of the health crisis and therapeutic solutions, including virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), to help patients cope.
Work on your self-confidence
We have all, at one time or another, doubted ourselves or our abilities to complete a task or overcome an obstacle. When this lack of self-confidence begins to become too difficult to overcome and when it handicaps us, limits us, when it builds barriers to our projects or our desires, it is fundamental to take charge of ourselves to improve it. Having confidence in yourself will allow you to achieve great things, and your personal pride will only grow.
Workaholism: addiction to work
Workaholism or “boulomania” in French refers to work addiction. Unlike many other addictions, its symptoms such as presenteeism (presence at work even when one should not) or overinvestment in work are often valued in companies, which makes it more insidious and difficult to treat than the majority of addictive disorders. However, as with all addictive behaviors, it exposes affected people to very significant risks for their health (hyperstress, burnout, depression).