Healthcare services today are now being felt and seen in the metaverse, specifically the ones aimed at mental health.
Metaverse in Health Care Services
Online traditional therapy sessions, those based in metaverse lets people access a whole community full of people who share the same problems and can offer support 24/7.
Innerworld underwent three years of clinical research before its launch. The chief strategy officer of the platform, Jewel, who is also a singer-songwriter, realized the value of Virtual Reality (VR) in mental healthcare and how it can provide effective peer-to-peer support via Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Tools.
Other Web3 tools, like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robots are also the building blocks of the next generation of healthcare. And now with connectivity and peer-to-peer brought by the metaverse may bring an extra layer of support for those who are in need of support for their mental health.
Innerworld also uses Web3 to proof-scale tools that are commonly available in a clinician's office and scale mental health experts and activities.
Prime for Decentralization
Decentralizing access to mental health support is an essential step in making sure that everyone can receive the care they need. Web3 tools can also be used to create secure, encrypted communication systems between individuals and mental health professionals.
This could provide a safe space for people to discuss their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement or stigma. Additionally, Web3 technologies such as smart contracts can help ensure that payments are securely transferred between parties in the healthcare system while maintaining privacy standards.
In addition, blockchain technology has been explored by researchers as a way to store medical records securely so they cannot be tampered with or accessed without permission from the patient themselves.
By using this type of distributed ledger technology (DLT), patients will have more control over who is able access theirdata which helps protect them from potential breaches or misuse of sensitive information.
Finally, artificial intelligence powered chatbots can assist individuals seeking support with triaging symptoms before connecting them with appropriate care providers when needed - potentially saving time and resources for both patients and clinicians alike.
Overall, decentralizing access to mental health support is an important step in making sure everyone can receive the care they need in a secure and private manner. Web3 and blockchain technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way mental health services are delivered, making them more accessible and secure for all.
Web3 and blockchain technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way mental health services are delivered, making them more accessible and secure for all.
By decentralizing access to mental health support and leveraging technologies such as DLT and AI powered chatbots, individuals can receive the care they need in a secure and private manner.
It is important for the industry to continue exploring and developing these technologies in order to ensure that everyone has access to the care they need.
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