2nd International Conference

on

Virtual Reality in Mental Health - Into the real

June 12-13 Helsingborg 2025

Pre-conference workshop

 

The Ethics of Virtual Reality in Forensic Mental Healthcare

The use of virtual reality in forensic mental health assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation brings a range of ethical and legal challenges. The pre-conference workshop “The Ethics of Virtual Reality in Forensic Mental Healthcare” will examine these concerns and explore effective strategies to address them. The workshop will feature presentations from leading experts, a panel discussion, interactive group sessions, and ample networking opportunities. Attendance is free of charge (catering included), but registration is required.

Time
Wednesday 11 June 2025, 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location
Clarion Hotel & Congress Sea U, Helsingborg, Sweden
Organization
The workshop is hosted by the VIRTUETHIC consortium.
Speakers
Märta Wallinius (Lund/Växjö)
Person with lived experience (Basel)
Peter Fromberger (Göttingen)
Panelists
Jean-Louis van Gelder (Freiburg/Leiden)
Märta Wallinius (Lund/Växjö)
Philip Brey (Twente)
Sofía Seinfeld (Barcelona)
Wim Veling (Groningen)

Organized by

Lund University
Helsingborg
Region Kronoberg
UMCG
University of Copenhagen
Virtual reality mental health

Important dates

15 February 2025 - Abstract submission deadline
15 April 2025 - Early bird deadline
12 June 2025 - Conference starts