Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	95064
Country	Brazil

Received	2024-03-31 13:00
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Category	Computer Science, Information Systems
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Mental health in the virtual world: Are we ready for the metaverse era?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Tuffy Mamede and Patrícia Lordêlo
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Patrícia Lordêlo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5487-3080
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Corresponding Author	Patrícia Lordêlo, Doctor, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Physiotherapist, Postdoc, Pelvic Floor Care Center and Postgraduate, Patricia Lordelo Institute/Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av Dom João VI, 256, Brotas, Salvador 40290-000, Brazil. pvslordelo@hotmail.com
Key Words	Mental health; Metaverse; Artificial intelligence; Augmented reality; Virtual reality
Core Tip	Metaverse consists in a virtual environment created using technologies such as augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. This paper discusses the readiness of patients, therapists and interfaces for managing mental health using the metaverse.
Publish Date	2024-07-26 08:29
Citation	<p>Mamede T, Lordêlo P. Mental health in the virtual world: Are we ready for the metaverse era? <i>World J Methodol</i> 2024; 14(4): 95064</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v14/i4/95064.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95064

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