The impact of Deepfakes in virtual reality scenarios for mental health therapy

Digital innovations have been used as an attempt to amplify the effect of existing therapy treatments, but have a few practical limitations. Through the combination of Deepfakes and Virtual Reality, novel methods might be used to rescript therapy scenarios, where patients face themselves in situations easily co-developed with the therapists.


ZHdK Researchers:
Paulina Zybinska, Interaction Design

UZH Researchers:
Brigit Kleim, Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie
Marte Roel Lesur, PhD, Psychologisches Institut

Contributor:
Max Rheiner, ZHdK, Somiacs

Cooperation:
Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich

Duration:
2023 – 2025

Financing:
DIZH Digitalisierungsinitiative der Zürcher Hochschulen
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