Randomized trial shows reduced self-criticism and improved self-compassion through VR nature exposure, indicating its potential as a mental health tool.
• VR forest exposure significantly reduced state self-criticism (medium effect). • Significant self-compassion improvements occurred after VR nature sessions. • Virtual urban environment produced no changes in self-related emotions. • Brief VR nature intervention shows promise as accessible mental health tool. • Findings support VR nature for complementing emotion-focused interventions.
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