Social media can positively impact mental health by fostering community and support, but excessive use can lead to anxiety, stress, and lower self-esteem. To help individuals navigate their relationship with social media, a six-stage model is presented, allowing each person to assess their current stage and take practical actions. These include setting usage limits, taking detox periods, practicing mindfulness, and using tools and apps that promote healthy digital habits.

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular in the field of mental health, offering accessible interventions for conditions like anxiety and depression. Research highlights their potential to improve emotional well-being and bridge gaps in mental health care. However, excessive use may lead to risks such as emotional dependency and social withdrawal. This post provides a comprehensive review of the current literature, examining both the positive potential of AI chatbots in mental health and the possible risks of addiction and dependence.

WeChat is one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide. With its comprehensive ecosystem of integrated services, it plays a central role in users' daily lives. Recent research highlights its positive effects on mental health, including enhanced emotional well-being, stronger social connections, and improved cognitive performance in adults. However, excessive use may also pose risks to emotional health. This post offers an updated and in-depth review of the latest findings on WeChat's impact on mental health.

Pink Ribbon Lymphatic Massage offers physical therapy, vibroacoustic therapy and lymphatic drainage to post surgery patients, post cancer patients and lymphedema patients. While medically based, it has a spa feel, where customers are encouraged to come in and relax. It has been offering Relax VR since May 2023, which continues to provide significant value to its customers.

TikTok has emerged as a dominant social media platform among adolescents and young adults globally. While it can foster community and support, recent literature highlights its concerning impact on this vulnerable demographic. This post provides an in-depth review of the latest research examining TikTok's effects on mental health. Additionally, it includes a screening test to determine if the reader has an excessive or addictive use of TikTok, along with seven recommendations for promoting a healthier use of the platform.

While YouTube can act as a valuable platform for accessing and sharing information, its inappropriate use may have negative effects on mental well-being. This post reviews literature on the topic, addressing risks such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Recommendations for healthy YouTube use are provided, emphasizing setting boundaries and engaging with high-quality content.

Dental spas are integrating spa-like elements into dental settings to alleviate patient’s discomfort, pain and anxiety during dental procedures. The use of Virtual Reality (VR), aromatherapy and stress reduction techniques have the potential to enhance the overall efficiency and satisfaction in dental settings. In this post, we review the efficacy of the multi-sensorial nature of VR to reduce the levels of pain and anxiety in dental care.

H.E.R Spa is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Opened in February 2022, it operated during evenings from a suite for much of its first year, and currently runs as a mobile spa. H.E.R Spa has been offering Relax VR since its inception, which continues to generate revenue and provide value to H.E.R Spa’s customers. After initially starting on the rental plan, then seeing how useful Relax VR was for clients, H.E.R Spa decided to purchase Relax VR outright.

Relax VR can be integrated into a spa in a variety of ways. One of the most immersive ways is by creating a multi-sensory spa journey incorporating all five senses. In this post we present ideas to get you thinking on how you can offer a unique and unforgettable treatment using Relax VR at your own spa.

Conscious breathing is a simple but powerful practice. As taught in hatha yoga, it has both basic and advanced forms and a number of benefits. Recently, scientific studies have begun validating its effectiveness in reducing stress and anxiety, and improving cognitive performance.

Thirty years of research has shown the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological tool for the management of acute pain. In this post we look at how VR can be effective at controlling pain, and its use during infusion therapy.

A growing number of studies are showing that exposure to virtual natural scenes is an effective and affordable tool for reducing levels of anxiety and for promoting a positive mood. In this post we review the current scientific evidence about the use of VR as an anxiety management tool.

Climate anxiety is a term used to describe the emotional, mental or somatic distress experienced in response to changes in the climate system. Recent studies have shown its negative impact on emotional wellbeing. However, there are a number of coping strategies that can be adopted to help to manage it.

During the last few years, binaural beat technology has started to be recognized as a powerful technique to improve psychological wellbeing and quality of life.

Essential oils are natural and non-invasive methods that can help to regulate mood. Recent research studies have shown the benefits of combining essential oils with Virtual Reality.

I need a vacation - don't we all these days? Virtually traveling to the beautiful national park of Wineglass Bay, located in Tasmania, Australia, was paradise.

Although Instagram can help people connect and interact with others, its inappropriate use can also have a negative impact on mental health. There are a number of steps we can take make sure we use it in a healthy way.

While Facebook has grown in popularity, researchers and practitioners have begun expressing concerns about its impact on mental health. However, there are a number of steps we can take to protect ourselves from its negative effects.

Lavanya Spa in Australia decided to use Relax VR to take their treatments to the next level and found an innovative way to incorporate VR with their existing treatments.

The Relax VR treatment can easily pair with most services currently on your menu, adding great value and impressing your clients with exciting technology. Here are 3 easy ways to incorporate VR into your existing offerings.

From their ancient origins of thermal bathing, spas have come a long way. While manual-therapy treatments comprise a large part of existing treatments and offerings, there is no denying the increasing place of technology in spas.

Over the last 25 years an increasing number of publications have appeared about the efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders.

In the 21st Century, mental health disorders like stress, anxiety and depression have become a part of our daily lives. Fortunately, emerging technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to facilitate the relaxation process in both clinical and non-clinical populations.