The InnerWorld project has developed accessible, youth-friendly mental health support methods. These five short VR videos are simple, skill-based tools you can use on your own to support your mental wellbeing. They are not therapy or clinical treatment. If you are in crisis, believe you may harm yourself or someone else, or your symptoms are getting worse, please contact your local emergency services or a qualified mental health professional.
Choose a safe, comfortable place where you can sit or lie down. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, numb, or disconnected at any time, stop the video, open your eyes, look around the room, and switch to the grounding exercise below. If you are using headphones or a VR headset, remove them immediately if you feel unwell. If you have a respiratory or heart condition, are pregnant, or feel uncomfortable holding your breath, reduce the number of counts or skip the breath-holding steps.
For calming your body and slowing down.
Use this when:
You feel stressed, rushed, or tense.
What it does:
Breathe gently. If you feel light-headed, stop and switch to grounding.
For focus, balance, and steady attention.
Use this when:
You need to concentrate or feel anxious.
What it does:
Comfort matters more than precision. You can shorten or skip breath holds.
For releasing tension and relaxing deeply.
Use this when:
Your body feels tight or restless.
What it does:
If discomfort appears, open your eyes or switch to grounding.
For stepping back from worrying thoughts.
Use this when:
Worries are looping in your mind.
What it does:
Keep this exercise short. Avoid if worries feel overwhelming or traumatic.
For feeling present and stable again.
Use this when:
You feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or spaced out.
What it does:
This is the safest exercise. You can return to grounding at any time.
Still unsure? Choose Grounding — it’s the simplest and safest option.
You can stop any exercise at any time. If you feel dizzy or distressed, pause, remove the headset, and ground yourself.