虚拟现实技术助力认知行为疗法在惊恐障碍治疗中的应用研究

A Study of Virtual Reality Technology Enabling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Panic Disorder

惊恐障碍是一种以反复的惊恐发作为主要原发症状的焦虑障碍,对患者的生活质量、工作能力、心理社会功能等造成不良的影响。虚拟现实技术作为一种新兴的综合性人工智能技术,具有沉浸感和交互性的优点,在精神疾病治疗及研究中的应用日益广泛。虚拟现实技术在更可取或更容易获得的情况下,虚拟现实技术联合认知行为疗法是治疗焦虑相关疾病如惊恐障碍的一种可接受和有效的替代方案,弥补了传统治疗方法的诸多不足。本文就虚拟现实技术助力认知行为疗法在在惊恐障碍治疗中的应用进行综述。

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder with repeated panic attacks as the main primary symptom, which has a negative impact on the quality of life, work ability and psychosocial function of patients. As a new comprehensive artificial intelligence technology, virtual reality technology has the advantages of immersion and interactivity, and is widely used in the treatment and research of mental illness. Virtual reality technology is more desirable or easier to obtain. Virtual reality technology combined with cognitive behavioral therapy is an acceptable and effective alternative to treat anxiety-related diseases such as panic disorder, which makes up for many deficiencies of traditional treatment methods. This article reviews the application of virtual reality technology to assist cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of panic disorder.