Digital Media Art and Psychotherapy: The Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Artistic Interventions on Mental Health

Abstract

The integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technology and digital media art in psychological interventions offers a groundbreaking direction for contemporary mental health research. This interdisciplinary approach creates immersive digital environments that enhance emotional regulation and therapeutic efficacy, marking a significant advancement in psychotherapy. Researchers have explored personalized psychotherapy platforms driven by digital art, coupled with comprehensive, multi-dimensional evaluation systems, to investigate the profound impacts and mechanisms of this modality on mental health.Empirical studies reveal that VR-based artistic interventions effectively alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. For instance, interventions employing highly interactive abstract art in virtual environments showed a 35% decrease in mean scores on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), with positive emotion scores increasing by 42% and negative emotion scores decreasing by 30% post-intervention. These findings clearly demonstrate VR's potential to enhance emotional regulation and improve mental health outcomes.Furthermore, VR technology shows great promise in treating psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Its unique immersive and interactive experience enriches and optimizes the therapeutic process.Future research focusing on deeper integration of VR with artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of long-term evaluation frameworks will propel the digitalization and precision of mental health interventions. This will not only optimize treatment outcomes but also herald a new era in global mental health services.

Keywords: Digital Media Art; Virtual Reality; Psychotherapy; Artistic Intervention; Emotional Regulation;