Co-Designing a Virtual Reality Intervention to Enhance Skill Development

The researchers will provide instructions for participants to complete a packet of worksheets teaching introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), affect regulation, cognitive restructuring, and problem solving.

Participants will receive an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy skills in virtual reality (VR) and then have the opportunity to practice using skills in a brief immersive experience designed to mimic difficult school and social experiences. Session begin with goal setting and conclude with a debrief summary following the VR experience. Prior to discharge and following the conclusion of the VR sessions, participants will be invited to collaborate on a safety planning intervention informed by their experiences in VR that addresses school and social experiences.