Preliminary study of the usefulness of a virtual reality programme against stigma in mental health

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Published: Jun 9, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2020.n1.v1.1760
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stigma virtual reality mental disorders mental health schizophrenia

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Adolfo J. Cangas
Universidad de Almería
Blanca Galván
Universidad de Almería

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This study shows the results of the application of a new virtual reality program, designed to raise awareness of stigma towards people with mental health problems. Specifically, the software, called Inclúyete VR, shows first a person who is suffering from hallucinations (graphically represented by “monsters”) and, later, different psychosocial rehabilitation programs that are used for the social inclusion of people with severe mental disorder.
A sample of 12 psychologists who were currently taking the Master of General Health Psychology use Inclúyete VR. The results obtained showed that stigma was reduced in a statistically significant way in these professionals.
Likewise, they valued with more than 8 points (on a scale of 1-10) the interest and usefulness of the program. The importance of these results and future lines of research are discussed.

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Cangas, A. J., & Galván, B. (2020). Preliminary study of the usefulness of a virtual reality programme against stigma in mental health. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 1(1), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2020.n1.v1.1760
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN GROWTH
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Adolfo J. Cangas, Universidad de Almería

Universidad de Almería

Blanca Galván, Universidad de Almería

Universidad de Almería

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