Virtual reality could revolutionize mental-health treatments, including ketamine therapy, for conditions like depression and anxiety

• Virtual reality is emerging as a transformative tool in mental-health treatments.
• The tech is helping mental-health providers treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
• This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries.

Mental illnesses affect millions of lives across the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's statistics paint a stark picture: More than 20% of US adults have a mental illness, with a similar proportion seen among people ages 13 to 18.