How virtual reality can help address the mental health professional shortage

More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren’t enough therapists to meet the growing demand.

In 2020, it was estimated that around

in the U.S. received mental health treatment or counseling. Only an estimated 106,500 psychologists possess current licenses in the United States.

A deluge of digital health apps has hit the market. Many of these, however, are designed to be…