The VAR Lab explores how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can support mental health, rehabilitation, and therapeutic care.

Our work includes projects such as Landing Place, a mental health app designed to support college students, along with international collaborations focused on adapting therapeutic technologies for different communities and care settings. The lab also supports rehabilitation-focused projects that use immersive media, digital tools, and AI-informed approaches to improve access, personalization, and engagement in therapy.

AI and therapeutic technologies allow us to think differently about how people receive support, practice skills, and connect with care. These projects can be used for research, education, rehabilitation, mental health support, and the development of future digital health tools

Projects