Engineering

Health care

Pure mathematics

Social psychology

Field (mathematics)

Computer science

Virtual reality

Fantasy

Physics

Psychology

Mathematics

Optics

Political science

Mixed reality

Focus (optics)

Data science

Artificial intelligence

Novelty

Entertainment

Human–computer interaction

Engineering ethics

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking

Virtual reality (VR) is no longer a fantasy or a novelty to be used for pure entertainment. It is a technology that has, over the past three decades, taken hold and enriched multiple areas of science, most notably healthcare. Starting from these premises, this special issue will specifically investigate how VR and other important advanced technologies are being adopted and adapted for use in the healthcare field, with a specific focus toward the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

Virtual Reality Therapy: Emerging Topics and Future Challenges