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Developing Clinical Protocols for Integrating Virtual Reality Meditation Training in Adolescent Mental Health Settings

Extended Abstract for #CHI2026 Posters: https://doi.org/10.1145/3772363.3798365 Poster PDF: https://estellesmithphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/zenvr-chi-2026-poster.pdf Adolescents face a unique mental health burden, shaped by both the intensity of this developmental stage and persistent gaps in access to care. As clinicians and researchers look for supportive tools that can complement traditional treatment, meditation has emerged as a promising therapeutic adjunct. Virtual Reality …

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CaringBridge and the Science of Spiritual Support: Lessons from Professor Estelle Smith’s Research with CaringBridge Since 2016

Thinking about taking this survey (10-15 min.) about online spiritual care communities? Here’s some of the history that has inspired this research! Way back in 2016, Estelle Smith was a brand new Computer Science PhD student at the University of Minnesota. Coincidentally, that was the same time period when a new scientific collaboration team was …

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