Psychologists are using virtual reality ( VR ) to help treat people with eating disorders . The Toolsuite can help patients tackle anxieties and self - image issues associated with disorders such as anorexia and bulimia by slowly introducing them to worry - free environments , such as restaurants , in a controlled setting . Psious offers a range of virtual environments in which they can monitor patients ' anxiety levels and desensitise their anxieties .
Psychologists are using virtual reality (VR) to help treat people with eating disorders. Psious Toolsuite can help patients tackle anxieties and body-image issues associated with disorders such as anorexia and bulimia by slowly introducing them to worry-inducing environments, such as restaurants, in a controlled setting. Psious offers a range of virtual environments in which professionals can monitor patients' stress levels and desensitise their anxieties.