Treatment with Virtual Reality appears to work very well for people with psychosis. It works faster than the current treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy and is at least as effective. This is ...

Many people who dream of an organized, uncluttered home à la Marie Kondo find it hard to decide what to keep and what to let go. But for those with hoarding disorder - a mental condition estimated to ...

Virtual reality can help people see their favorite band perform, hang out with friends or relax on a beach without leaving home. It is also pushing some people to speak in front of crowds or revisit ...

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 ...

A pair of unassuming Australian psychedelic researchers are proposing a radical paradigm shift to the way psychotherapy is conducted. The pair have developed a unique protocol for incorporating ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harvard MedTech, a disruptive and innovative company pioneering the use of virtual reality paired with behavioral counseling in the treatment of trauma, has been selected ...

A new study has found 30 per cent of people prefer to talk about their negative experiences with a virtual reality avatar, rather than a person. If you find opening up to a therapist too daunting, new ...

The human psyche has always been a realm of profound intrigue and immense complexity. Throughout history, various therapeutic methods have emerged to delve into and address the intricate layers of our ...

When the tornado first appeared on the horizon, residents of Joplin, Missouri gathered on front porches and peered out windows, trying to catch a glimpse of the storm. “Growing up in this area, you ...

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) represents an innovative therapeutic approach designed to address substance use disorders through the controlled presentation of immersive, computer-generated ...

An interactive virtual reality game could help improve visual impairments for patients suffering from conditions such as strabismus (crossed eyes), diplopia (double vision), and amblyopia (lazy eye).