#510 Virtual Reality & Mental Health - Nanea Reeves#510 Virtual Reality & Mental Health - Nanea Reeves
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Nanea Reeves shares how virtual reality can transform mental health care and discusses her journey with depression.
1:15:51•23 Oct 2020
Nanea Reeves: Virtual Reality's Role in Mental Health
“It's kind of a fascinating environment right now where you have Johns Hopkins mass general hospital, um, out of Harvard, and they've, they've, uh, they've got new psychedelic research institutes and you have very um, credible neuroscientists and psychologists looking at this space.”
Imagine a world where technology doesn't just entertain but also heals. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Nanea Reeves, the CEO and co-founder of Tripp, a groundbreaking mobile app designed to create mood-altering experiences through virtual reality. Reeves opens up about her personal battles with depression and how they inspired her to dive into the world of VR to find innovative solutions for mental health challenges.
The conversation takes listeners through the fascinating research behind VR's potential to mimic the benefits of meditation and even psychedelics, offering a fresh perspective on alternative treatments. Nanea discusses the stigma surrounding antidepressants and shares her thoughts on the promising new studies involving psychedelics at institutions like Johns Hopkins Hospital. One of the most intriguing parts of the episode is Nanea's take on data privacy within mental health tech.
She highlights the importance of users truly understanding what they're agreeing to when they sign privacy waivers, emphasizing the need for transparency. Throughout the episode, Gilmartin and Reeves share heartfelt discussions about their struggles with depression, addiction, and trauma, making this episode not just informative but deeply relatable. If you're curious about how virtual reality can play a role in mental health or looking for new ways to manage your own mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen.
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