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Using Virtual Reality to treat 9/11-related anxiety

 
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:10 pm    Post subject: Using Virtual Reality to treat 9/11-related anxiety Reply with quote
This article discusses the use of virtual reality to treat 9/11-related anxiety, generally post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients undergoing virtual reality therapy put on a VR headset and then are exposed to images of their fears little by little. The patient in this article says the technology definitely worked for him.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050807/ap_on_he_me/virtual_reality_sept11;_ylt=Aumi0YEv3OxQ17Tkprpkox1Z24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

A link to the virtual reality treatment site:
http://www.vrtreatment.com
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