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The mental health of young people is deteriorating. There is an increasing prevalence of neuropsychiatric problems, particularly stress reactions, and the overall number of people with mental health disorders is steadily increasing. In the domain of sports, success is contingent not solely on skill and ability, but also on the social environment, characterised by relationships with coaches and teammates, as well as recognition within the group. Psychological well-being exerts a substantial influence on performance. Mental health issues have the potential to hinder optimal performance levels, thereby underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into the relationship between mental well-being and athletic achievement. It has been demonstrated that athletes frequently experience a paucity of motivation, anxiety in the aftermath of defeats, and tension during training or competition. These factors have the potential to inflict harm upon personality and diminish mental resilience. The concept of psychological safety, defined as a state of inner security and well-being, is challenging to attain in the absence of effective mechanisms to prevent, neutralise or manage threats during training and competition. As posited by Mojtahedi et al., negative emotions and stress are prevalent in both training and competition. Whilst physical activity is generally considered beneficial for mental health, it has been demonstrated that maximal exertion, injury, exhaustion and emotional pressure can have a detrimental effect, particularly in young athletes. Innovative technologies have already become a commonplace feature in educational settings. These include digital tools, online platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), cloud systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). The efficacy, accessibility and appeal of these methods is indisputable. The utilisation of VR technology engenders immersive environments that emulate real-life scenarios, thereby facilitating the management of psychological ailments such as anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, addictions, and panic disorder. During the period of restrictions imposed by the government in response to the pandemic, the focus of the physical education and sports training sectors shifted towards the use of VR technology.