Unlocking Mental Wellness with VR - Nik Vassev from NOVOBEING

In this podcast episode, Nik Vassev, co-founder of Rocket VR (now NOVOBEING), discusses the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR) in the realm of mental health. Vassev highlights the role of game designers in creating immersive and engaging VR experiences that serve as effective mental health exercises. He also discusses how AI could be incorporated into VR to create personalized environments and interactive educational experiences. Vassev envisions a future where VR becomes a standard adjunct to therapies, particularly those requiring imagination, and where smart glasses bring the virtual world into everyday life.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

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