Metaverse for mental health disorders: Opportunities and challenges

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World Journal of Clinical Cases

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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2025; 13(4): 97813
Published online Feb 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i4.97813

Metaverse for mental health disorders: Opportunities and challenges

Subho Chakrabarti

Subho Chakrabarti, Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, UT, India

Author contributions: Chakrabarti S is the sole author of this manuscript; Chakrabarti S decided the theme of the manuscript, performed the literature search, and drafted the manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Chakrabarti has nothing to disclose.

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Corresponding author: Subho Chakrabarti, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 12 Sector, Chandigarh 160012, UT, India. subhochd@yahoo.com

Received: June 9, 2024
Revised: September 18, 2024
Accepted: November 1, 2024
Published online: February 6, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The metaverse is a complex digital technology with diverse functions. It differs from other digital psychiatric interventions because of its distinctive features. The unique features of the metaverse suggest that it can have a substantial impact on mental health. However, the evidence for its efficacy in treating psychiatric disorders is limited, and the potential mental health risks of the metaverse are unknown. Further research is needed to define the role of metaverse-based interventions in mental healthcare.