The Institute of CyberPsychology

29/12/2025

What happens when ancient meditation meets virtual reality?

We just published a new article exploring the intersection between Virtual Reality (VR) and meditation, where we:
🔍 Review traditional meditation practices and their limitations
🌐 Analyze how Virtual Reality Meditation (VRM) enhances presence, engagement, focus, and accessibility
📚 Examine the current scientific evidence supporting VRM across diverse populations

Far from replacing traditional methods, VRM is emerging as a complementary and powerful tool—especially for beginners, individuals under high stress, and those with barriers to conventional practice.

📖 Read the full article: https://medium.com//vr-meditation-and-its-benefits-6c90a17b3e8c

Ivan Alsina Jurnet, Sourabh Jain

10/11/2025

While LinkedIn is a powerful platform for professional growth and networking, excessive or comparison-driven use may negatively impact mental health.

This post reviews current scientific evidence on LinkedIn and psychological wellbeing, highlighting potential risks such as anxiety, depression, and imposter syndrome. It concludes with practical recommendations to encourage healthier, more mindful engagement with the platform and to foster digital wellbeing among users.

Ivan Alsina Jurnet

27/07/2025

has the power to foster connection, support, and community — but when overused, it can also contribute to , , and reduced self-esteem.

To help people navigate this complex relationship, we’ve developed a six-stage model for overcoming social media . This framework encourages self-reflection and offers practical actions at every stage — from setting usage limits and taking digital detox periods to practicing mindfulness and using supportive tools and apps.

📘 Read the full post here:

Impact of social media on mental health

15/03/2025

chatbots are playing an increasingly important role in care, offering accessible support for , , and emotional well-being. They can bridge critical gaps in traditional mental health services, providing immediate assistance and evidence-based interventions.

However, their growing presence also raises important questions:
- Can over-reliance on AI chatbots lead to emotional dependency or social withdrawal?
- How do we balance technological innovation with the need for human connection?

In this post, we explore the latest research on the benefits and risks of AI chatbots in mental health. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dUN-45b3

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular in the field of mental health, offering accessible interventions for conditions like anxiety and depression. Research highlights their potential to improve emotional well-being and bridge gaps in mental health care. However, excessive use may lead to ris...

18/01/2025

WeChat: Its Role in Mental Health

WeChat is more than just a social media platform; it's a comprehensive ecosystem that has become central to the daily lives of millions worldwide.

Recent research sheds light on its positive effects on mental health, including:
✅ Enhanced emotional well-being
✅ Strengthened social connections
✅ Improved cognitive performance in adults

However, an excessive use can pose risks to emotional health.

In this post, we explore the latest findings on how WeChat influences mental health—both its benefits and the potential challenges

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The Rise of WeChat

22/02/2024

Are you aware of the growing concerns surrounding the impact of YouTube on emotional well-being? 🧠📺

Explore our newest article where we examine the scientific research on the detrimental impacts of YouTube on mental health. Gain valuable insights and practical recommendations aimed at safeguarding against these effects, with a particular emphasis on establishing healthy boundaries and fostering engagement with high-quality content. Let's empower ourselves and our communities to navigate digital spaces mindfully! 💡📚

Launched in 2005, YouTube has evolved into the world’s premier video-sharing platform, where viewers can access content created by media…

17/02/2024

Immersive Technologies in Dentistry ❗ ❗

😎 Virtual Reality (VR), aromatherapy, and stress reduction techniques are revolutionizing the dental experience! As these cutting-edge technologies become increasingly accessible, they're not only easing patient discomfort, pain, and anxiety but also boosting the efficiency and satisfaction of dental procedures.

In our latest post, we take a closer look at the transformative power of VR's multi-sensorial approach in alleviating pain and anxiety in dental care. We explore how these innovations are reshaping the way we approach patient well-being and dental procedures!

Today, the use of Virtual Reality (VR), aromatherapy and stress reduction techniques are transforming the dental experience. As these…

13/04/2023

Excited to announce that we are starting a new research study today. We will be investigating the efficacy of VR in enhancing employability for individuals with severe mental health disorders!

20/03/2023

One of the areas of study of is the effects of use on psychological

This brief article by Ivan Alsina Jurnet sheds light on the effects of on . Check it out!

Instagram has become one of the most used social media applications worldwide, with more than 1 billion users in 2020. Although Instagram…

20/03/2023

What is Cyberpsychology and why is it important?

can be defined as the study of the human mind and behavior in the context of human-technology interaction. The term encompasses all psychological and social phenomena that are associated with or affected by the most disruptive technologies, including the internet, mobile devices, immersive technologies ( , , ), and any other technology, which has demonstrated its influence on human behaviors, lifestyles, and social changes.

19/03/2023

The Institute of (IOC) starts its cooperation with the Johannes Gutenberg - University Mainz (Germany)!!

We will conduct research on the efficacy of to treat psychological disorders

10/03/2023

Today we have talked about the use of immersive technologies (VR, AR, Metaverse) in digital marketing at the "Institute of Physical Culture and Sport"

A great experience!!!!