Can virtual reality be used in psychiatry?

Virtual reality can create controlled environments for treating anxiety and phobias. Discover how VR supports exposure therapy, its potential benefits and the limitations clinicians must consider.
AI as an assistant – not as the on-call psychiatrist

Artificial intelligence can help psychiatrists review records, organise information and support documentation. But clinical decisions, patient safety and professional responsibility must remain human.
Telepsychiatry since 1959 – still part of the future

Telepsychiatry has been developing since 1959. Explore its history, transcultural psychiatric care, international cooperation and the continuing importance of accessible mental healthcare.
Video or an in-person consultation?

Video consultations can make psychiatric care more accessible, but in-person appointments are sometimes necessary. Learn when video, face-to-face or hybrid treatment is most appropriate.
What does digital psychiatry actually mean?

Digital psychiatry goes beyond video consultations. Explore telepsychiatry, digital treatment programmes, artificial intelligence and virtual reality – and why technology should always serve people.