Avatar-Mediated Telepsychotherapy in a Metaverse-Informed Virtual Environment: Qualitative Study of User Experiences and Design Requirements
Background: Face-to-face psychotherapy remains the gold standard for mental health treatment; however, it faces accessibility barriers, including geographical constraints, costs, and stigma. Although videoconferencing psychotherapy addresses some limitations, challenges with engagement and therapeutic alliance persist. Avatar-mediated telepsychotherapy (AMT) in a metaverse-informed virtual environment has been proposed as a possible extension of digitally delivered mental health care, combining
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Published: 6 August 2026
Source: JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare · Environment
Retrieved: 7 August 2026
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