Experts at Indivisible Game, an online gaming information site, have highlighted five ways VR headsets contribute to both physical and mental well-being. Medical professionals leverage VR technology to effectively address and reduce phobias. Patients can safely confront their greatest fears—such as spiders, crowded spaces, or heights—in a controlled virtual environment. Virtual environments created in games and entertainment experiences can alleviate chronic pain by diverting attention away from conscious pain.