This episode provides thoughts on how we could implement custom virtual reality therapy programs for each patient using artificial intelligence, specifically using natural language processing. If you are interested in studying questions related to this, just reach out to me or Brian Dolan on Linkedin.

Outline

Part 1: Precision Medicine

The Future of Psychiatric Epidemiology - Great intro to the topic. 

On the Road to Personalized Psychotherapy: A Research Agenda Based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression - Why we won't have "Precision VR Therapy" for several years. 

Part 2: What is Psychiatric Formulation (2 types discussed)

Biopsychosocial Model and Case Formulation 

Beyond the DSM: The Perspectives of Psychiatry Approach to Patients

The Perspectives of Psychiatry 

Part 3: When VR Therapy Might Need AI-assisted Development + Kinds of Programs Related To It. 

Medical Virtual Asset Management System (An NLP based assembly program)

Generating human avatars based on external media

Realistic virtual humans (MetaHumans by Unreal) 

Virtual Humans in Augmented Reality: A First Step towards Real-World Embedded Virtual Roleplayers

Virtual Humans: Putting Realistic People in Realistic... (Michael Black)

Part 4: How Psychiatric Formulation can be combined with AI

Lifestory Perspective

The Body Keeps The Score

Mother meets her deceased daughter through VR

Dimensional Perspective

Research Related to Big Five Personality (Neuroticism) and Therapy

Behavioral Perspective

What is… Cue-Exposure Therapy?

Virtual Reality (VR) in Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders: A Systematic Review

Help Club: VR Peer Support Group Platform

Disease Perspective

[Review of] Virtual Reality Therapy in Mental Health

Use of VR to reduce the severity of auditory hallucinations 

Part 5: Limitations

Conclusion