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