Virtual Reality to Reduce Pre-procedure Anxiety Prior ECT

Patients in the VR arm will be immersed in the ECT process in first person utilizing Google Cardboard headsets. Patients will experience in 360 entering the procedure room, IV insertion, pretreatment checks, anesthetic induction followed by induction of seizure, and recovery. The experience will also have voice-over narration simultaneously describing the procedure and its risks and benefits.

Patients will receive preparation for their ECT as per standard of care, i.e. a discussion with a Psychiatrist.