Sailing is good for your mental health

Published on June 29th, 2024

Virtual sailing could assist with mental health treatment according to researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, who’ve launched a world-first digital project to manage Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).​

The Swinburne researchers will use the cutting-edge technology of industry partner Virtual Sailing, which involves a sailing simulator (a boat with highly realistic movement on sailing navigation) and a computer with a screen.​

​The research involves a controlled clinical trial combining virtual reality with sailing, measuring brain activity and investigating its effectiveness as an intervention to treat MDD. – Full report

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