The Dean of the Faculty of Nursing (FIK) of Universitas Indonesia (UI), Agus Setiawan, S.Kp., M.N., D.N., stated, “PeriXa Batin is an innovative step that combines the advancement of technology with the practice of mental health. We hope that this application will be able to give significant support, especially for Generation Z, in combating stress, depression, and anxiety more effectively.” He added that some of the advantages of PeriXa, which is to provide a more affordable alternative to conventional therapy and reduce the cost of transportation and time by minimizing the need for offline visits to a therapist. This application integrates XR technology to provide a more personal and interactive therapy experience.
The PeriXa Batin application is a design of the researchers of FIK UI to deal with the issue of mental health, especially among Generation Z. It combines hypnotherapy techniques with Extended Reality (XR) technology to offer a more in-depth and effective therapeutic approach.
PeriXa utilizes Virtual Reality (VR) technology, creating a virtual environment designed to relieve environmental stressors, so it is hoped to aid the users in reaching a deeper relaxation state. This application offers a more personalized therapy experience compared to meditation applications or conventional online therapy, and also features such as tutorials from virtual coaches, personalized relaxation audio, and a selection of calming nature scenes.
According to Dr. Sigit Mulyono, S.Kp., M.N., the Head of the PeriXa Batin Proposer team, “This application is the result of an in-depth combination of mental health and technological advancement. We understand that Generation Z often faces heavy social and academic pressures, and we believe that the XR technology can offer a more effective solution to help manage their mental health. With this application, we not only offer a tool, but also a holistic and accessible approach to support mental well-being.”
Dr. Sigit took on the role of main mentor in this project, having more than a decade of experience in the development of technological innovation in the health field. In his team, together with dr. Uti Nilam Sari, M.Sc., MIMI, a leading XR practitioner mentor in Indonesia, they succeeded in creating Perixa Batin. The team consists of Ns. Tissa Aulia Putri, S.Kep., a nurse expert in hypnotherapy; Ns. Citra Hafilah Shabrina, S.Kep., an XR technology expert; and other professionals with expertise in business strategy, creative content, and care management.
The development process of PeriXa Batin starts with identifying mental health issues significant to Indonesia, followed by research and the validation of concepts through literature study and meta-analysis. The development team worked together to create a prototype of the app that included key features, such as deep breathing relaxation technique tutorials, relaxation audio, and a selection of nature scenes.
Initial testing was conducted to gather feedback from users, which will then be used to make adjustments and repairs to the application. With the upcoming release and future development plan, including the addition of personalization features and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, this application aims to be an effective and easily accessible solution to address mental health issues in Indonesia.
The development team also plans on adding more personalization options, allowing the users to adjust their experiences according to their mental health needs. Integration with AI technology is also planned to give recommendations that are more personal and automatic. In addition, the development of application versions for other platforms, such as augmented reality (AR) and mobile devices, as well as collaboration with more educational and health institutions, will be carried out to increase the accessibility and effectiveness of the application.
