Mynd Immersive

02/11/2026

Residents at Long Island State Veterans Home are using virtual reality to help fight PTSD.

“You feel like you’re right there,” said 80-year-old Marine veteran Chuck Kurtzke while exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Mynd Immersive has a content library full of calming environments such as guided meditation, museum tours, or traveling across Europe, just to name a few.

While the World War II crowd prefers these types of serene environments, high octane experiences such as skydiving, race-car driving, or the flight deck of an aircraft carrier are especially popular among those who served in Vietnam, according to the home’s deputy executive director, Jonathan Spier.

Some more senior residents at the home are keeping mobile by using the technology to shoot arrows or go butterfly-catching. “Range of motion in a nursing home is important. If you don’t use it, you lose it,” Spier said. The Long Island facility has demonstrated such strong proof of concept over the years that Mynd Immersive’s programming has been rolled out in 75 veterans’ homes and counting across the United States.

Read more on the New York Post: https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/us-news/li-veterans-use-virtual-reality-to-fight-ptsd/

02/04/2026

This heartwarming story from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows how virtual reality can help foster feelings of adventure and connection, even in end-of-life care.

At the hospice unit at VA Boston Healthcare System, Army Veteran Larry Dureault was able to virtually travel to Spain, experiencing places he otherwise would not have access to due to his condition.

Read the full story on VA.gov ➡️ https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/stories/virtual-reality-opens-a-window-beyond-a-hospice-room/

While on the Hospice Unit at VA Boston Healthcare System’s Brockton campus, Jan. 22, 2026, I met Larry Dureault, an Army Veteran who served from 1969 to 1973. He grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which is close to where I grew up.

01/30/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jeremy Bailenson, one of the world’s leading experts on the psychological and behavioral impacts of extended reality, to Mynd Immersive’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Bailenson is the founding director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL) at Stanford University, where his work has brought VR to hundreds of venues, from the Smithsonian to the Super Bowl.

In collaboration with Mynd Immersive and AT&T 5G Healthcare, VHIL conducted the one of the largest studies ever on VR and older adults with these key findings:
🟣 81.5% of caregivers enjoyed interacting with residents more while using Mynd Immersive
🟣 74.2% reported improved resident mood
🟣 79.2% of residents reported feeling more positive

Dr. Bailenson’s expertise will help guide how Mynd Immersive continues to apply immersive technology in meaningful, evidence-based ways for older adults.

01/26/2026

When winter keeps you inside, your world doesn’t have to shrink. Catch our feature on FOX Weather about immersive experiences supporting older adults through seasonal depression!

With shorter days and colder weather, winter can take a toll on mental health. Our CEO Chris Brickler outlines how we're using VR technology to bring people into immersive experiences designed specifically for an audience of 65 and older. Guided museum tours, a relaxing beach scene, a trip to Paris, and many more can all be experienced from the comfort of home.

This isn’t just fun and games—multiple studies from Stanford University, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs show that these experiences can help reduce anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and social isolation.

Thank you Fox Weather for featuring us!

01/15/2026

Check out these amazing reactions from residents of our first Elderverse recipient in Texas, Umphress Terrace!

Immersive experiences like exhilarating skydiving, theatrical performances, stunning views from a space station, and more aim to reduce loneliness, stress, and cognitive decline while bringing joy and connection to aging adults.

In partnership with the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, AT&T, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and Select Rehabilitation, Mynd Immersive's Great American Elderverse program equips senior living and skilled nursing communities with VR headsets, AI-assisted care tools, tablets, and a growing library of therapeutic immersive content designed specifically for older adults.

We're proud to support therapeutic outcomes for healthy aging. Track our journey as we expand nationwide by visiting Elderverse.ai.

01/09/2026

That’s a wrap on CES 2026!

At this year’s show, we presented a case study on the VA’s rollout of immersive healthcare and the impact immersive therapy can have at scale. Our Head of Corporate Development, Ted Werth, and Dr. Skip Rizzo (Director of Medical VR at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies) discussed how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs affairs can now prescribe immersive therapy to help address depression, isolation, anxiety, and cognitive decline in older adults.

Thank you to everyone who attended “Immersive Healthcare – How US Veterans Are Succeeding with XR.”
If you were not able to make it, you can watch the full session here: https://www.ces.tech/videos/immersive-healthcare-how-us-veterans-are-succeeding-with-xr-presented-by-mynd-immersive/

12/22/2025

Get into the holiday spirit with Mynd Immersive's seasonal content! 🎄

❄️ Wander through New York City as fresh snow transforms the streets
🩰 Experience the Royal Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker
🧊 Explore a winter wonderland with magnificent ice sculptures
🎶 Sing along to holiday songs with Christmas carolers — and many more!

Capture the spirit of the season with our senior-friendly immersive experiences, and bring holiday joy and connection to aging adults.

12/17/2025

In partnership with the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, AT&T, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and Select Rehabilitation, Mynd Immersive is expanding the Great American Elderverse across Texas!

The program will equip senior living and skilled nursing communities with lightweight Meta headsets, AI-assisted care tools, tablets, and a growing library of therapeutic immersive content designed specifically for older adults. These clinically informed experiences aim to reduce loneliness, anxiety, stress, and cognitive decline while restoring joy, movement, and connection for aging adults.

We'd like to give a warm welcome to the first recipient in Texas, Umphress Terrace in Dallas!

"Our residents are thrilled to travel the world, revisit childhood memories, and improve their mental and physical health, all from the safety of their chair. This is more than technology: it's hope, healing, and connection." — Angie McWhirter, Program Director at Umphress Terrace

https://www.myndimmersive.com/news-1/the-great-american-elderverse%E2%84%A2-comes-to-texas

12/15/2025

We’re excited to spotlight Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD—Clinical Psychologist, Research Professor, and Director at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies for Medical Virtual Reality. We’re incredibly grateful for the depth of expertise and leadership Dr. Rizzo brings to the Mynd Immersive Advisory Board.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rizzo has been at the forefront of clinical XR, with work that has positively impacted thousands of lives. In 2025, he was inducted into the XR Hall of Fame as a Pioneer in Virtual Reality for Psychological and Cognitive Healthcare. He is widely known for developing BRAVEMIND, a VR system for PTSD treatment, and his contributions also extend to VR applications for autism, ADHD, stroke rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury recovery. He also has a long research history designing, developing, and evaluating Conversational AI-driven Virtual Human agents for clinical training and patient support.

Thank you, Dr. Rizzo, for your continued dedication to advancing immersive technology across clinical assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

12/04/2025

We’re excited to announce a major expansion of our partnership with Select Rehabilitation—bringing MyndXR™ to 500+ senior care communities and making immersive therapeutics accessible to more than 150,000 residents across nearly 40 states.

Together, we’re advancing AI-powered, data-driven rehabilitation. Select’s clinical teams will integrate MyndXR into physical, occupational, and speech therapy workflows, pairing clinician-friendly spatial computing with real-time mobility, engagement, and cognitive metrics.

This partnership will also establish the largest immersive therapeutics dataset in U.S. healthcare, fueling a learning network that personalizes each session, strengthens therapist decision-making, and unlocks new evidence for payors and health systems.

Early findings show meaningful benefits for older adults—including reduced pain, stress, and anxiety, improved mobility, greater adherence, and higher patient satisfaction.

Read more: https://www.myndimmersive.com/news-1/mynd-immersive-and-select-rehabilitation-expand-partnership-to-500%2B-senior-care-communities%2C-establishing-the-largest-immersive-therapeutics-dataset-in-u.s.-healthcare

Partnership brings MyndXR™ to over 150,000 residents, demonstrating how AI and spatial computing are defining the future of immersive healthcare

11/25/2025

Hit the road on a virtual journey down historic Route 66! 🛣️🚗

Commissioned in November 1926, Route 66 remains one of America’s most iconic highways. Our Mynd Originals series, Route 66: A Road to Remember, invites users to explore beloved roadside attractions like Cloud Gate, Mural City, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Cadillac Ranch, and more—all in fully immersive 360°.

Because adventure has no age limit.

11/24/2025