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Exposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders, yet it remains underutilized (Pittig, Kotter, & ...

Virtual reality is continuing to show success as a therapeutic method, an outcome that is increasingly attracting health organizations and digital health startups to the healthcare space. Virtual ...

Ever step out of your therapy session and feel strangely hollow? You talked — really talked — about things you’ve kept buried for years. The room was quiet, the therapist kind, but when it ended, you ...

Virtual reality as an adjunct to therapy has become more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Vinicus "amnx" Amano/Unsplash Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual reality (VR) was studied ...

Using components from a popular video game, researchers have created a "virtual" world that simulates the sources of combat stress for use in... Virtual Reality Therapy for Combat Stress A new, ...

As it turns out, practice can make perfect when it comes to everyday tasks like grocery shopping, taking the bus, crossing the street or even just raising a hand and waiting to be called on in school.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain ...

Did you know that after a stroke, nearly one-third of survivors face a challenging condition known as "neglect"? This neurological disorder significantly impacts a stroke survivor's rehabilitation, ...

A new, high-tech system designed to treat military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -- or PTSD -- may be familiar to fans of a squad-based combat video game. Using components ...