The Use of a Virtual Reality Intervention on Stigma, Empathy and Attitudes Towards People With Psychotic Disorders

The Use of a Virtual Reality Intervention on Stigma, Empathy and Attitudes Towards People With Psychotic Disorders Among Mental Healthcare Professionals

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a VR intervention on (1) stigma, (2) empathy and (3) attitudes towards those experiencing mental disorders.

Participants will review a VR intervention, and complete questionnaires at pre-test, post-test and one month follow-up.

Researchers will compare the VR intervention with a control VR intervention to evaluate the varying effects on stigma, empathy and attitudes towards those experiencing mental disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants who are aged at least 21 years old
• Employed by the Institute of Mental Health as a physician, allied health professional or nurse.
• understands English
• work directly with patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to use virtual reality interventions due to reasons including motion sickness, disorientation, nausea and vomiting.
• history of epilepsy