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VR Relaxation Shows Promise for Reducing Stress in Frontline Workers

A 2025 preliminary study from the MDPI Healthcare journal examined whether a single 10-minute immersive virtual reality relaxation session could reduce stress among frontline workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found immediate reductions in perceived stress and improvements in self-rated psychological well-being among healthcare workers, firefighters, and police officers.