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, & ...

This article is also available as a pdf version. A young man walks toward the entrance to an underground subway. As he starts down the escalator, his heart rate increases, but he continues. He ...

Virtual reality is a powerful, immersive tool with clear strengths but notable limits, says new research from Stanford. VR ...

Study Will Explore the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality as an Alternative to Anesthesia During Procedures Harvard MedTech continues to receive national praise for its Vx® Therapy solution. Vx® Therapy ...

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 ...

MADRID — Virtual reality (VR)–based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be an alternative treatment option for patients with paranoia based on results of a new randomized, controlled trial. The ...

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — Post-traumatic stress disorder impacts million of Americans and veterans. The VA says two out of 10 veterans will suffer from PTSD at some point in their military career.

A nursing home in Manhattan is rolling out a new virtual reality therapy tool to combat social isolation among seniors with the backing of Mets owner, Steven Cohen. Launching Wednesday at The New ...

Moffitt Cancer Center is using immersive VR apps to solve common problems seen in the practice, says Dr. Sarah Hoffe and Brian Gonzalez, who will be speaking at HIMSS25.