HorizonMind offers The Gift VR™, a 20-minute automated virtual reality therapy experience that utilizes evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and polyvagal theory to help patients identify and release negative thoughts and emotions. This technology enhances patient coping skills by 36% and reduces negative affects by 30%, while also improving clinician productivity and operational efficiency in behavioral health settings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional behavioral health therapies often face challenges in engaging patients, particularly those who struggle with opening up or have difficulty processing emotions verbally. This can slow therapeutic progress and impact clinician productivity.
Solution
HorizonMind offers The Gift VR™, a 20-minute, self-guided virtual reality therapy experience designed to enhance patient engagement and accelerate emotional processing. The VR experience utilizes evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and polyvagal theory, to guide patients in identifying, dissociating from, and releasing negative thoughts and emotions. By providing a private, immersive environment, The Gift VR™ helps patients overcome resistance to traditional therapy, build coping skills, and mentally rehearse positive behaviors. The technology aims to improve both patient outcomes and clinician efficiency in behavioral health settings.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes behavioral health centers, therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals seeking to improve patient engagement, enhance treatment outcomes, and optimize operational efficiency.
Features
- Automated VR experience incorporating CBT, Polyvagal Theory, and health coaching techniques
- Guided identification and visualization of difficult thoughts and feelings
- VR-based dissociation and release of negative emotions through interactive exercises
- Mental rehearsal of positive behaviors and self-compassion
- Clinically validated to increase coping skills by 36% and reduce negative affects by 30%
- Integration into clinical workflows to enhance therapist productivity and reduce burnout