APS

2025 APS Annual Convention

Mental Imagery, Virtual Reality and Deep Fake As Intervention: Research, Clinical and Ethical Implications

Friday, May 23, 2025 · Washington, DC

Symposium · Friday, May 23, 2025 · 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM ET

Subject Area: Cognitive

This symposium highlights cutting-edge research on the fundamental properties of mental imagery and its clinical applications in psychological therapy. By exploring innovative techniques such as future-oriented imagery rescripting, preventive cognitive therapy, and technologically-supported interventions like virtual reality and deep fake, the symposium offers new pathways for enhancing treatment outcomes.

Chairs & Discussants

Presentations

  1. The Potential As Intervention of Imagery, Phantasy, Virtual Reality and DeepfakeClaudi Bockting
  2. Future-Oriented Imagery Rescripting (ImRes) to Tackle Imagery in Depression: A Feasibility Studyevi-Anne van Dis
  3. Investigating the Unique Functional Properties of Self-Generated Mental ImageryJulie Ji