Virtual reality exposure therapy, also known as VRET, is an emerging technology aimed at improving anxiety disorder symptoms. Learn more about how it works and if it could help you.

How virtual reality therapy is shaping mental health. Simulations in virtual and augmented reality can help patients build confidence and self-esteem, supported by a real-life or virtual therapist.

Pro: Increases access to health care services. Virtual reality can revolutionize remote health services that include minor appointments and therapy. According to a 2024 report, the global market ...

According to a 2024 report, the global market for augmented and virtual reality in health care is expected to be worth around $19.1B by 2033, compared to $3.3B in 2023.

It is a virtual version of the longstanding technique called exposure therapy, in which people confront memories or fears, such as seeing spiders or getting into an elevator, with a therapist to ...

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 ...

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies are redefining various fields, including medicine. These advanced technologies are rapidly being adopted in medical training and therapy, ...

What is VR? Virtual reality uses computer technology to take you somewhere else—a digital “space” where you can move through and interact with others in a simulated environment.

Key takeaways: Individuals with cancer had significant drops in self-reported pain scores following a 10-minute virtual-reality session. Pain reduction persisted for 24 hours after the intervention.

In Southeastern Missouri, the Ozark Center has adopted an innovative approach to help survivors heal: Virtually reality exposure therapy, or VRE. It involves using virtual reality to take them ...