La Loche students are involved in a partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, exploring how virtual reality can help support youth mental health in remote Saskatchewan communities. skpoli
“I think it’s a whole new approach to mental heath care, really,” she said. “With the statistics we’re seeing right now, we know what we’re doing is not working. I’ve collected data from clinicians, and they know what we’re doing isn’t working. We’re just perpetuating the same cycle. … But this can really change the way we offer mental health care, long-term.”
“And especially for teenagers, who prefer to be doing this stuff online, this is a huge breakthrough.” When students meet each other and access resources in virtual reality, Hatch says it sends a powerful message.Article content Virtual reality is also helping some youth feel more comfortable accessing mental health care resources and feel empowered to find the support they need.
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