Therapists are increasingly offering virtual reality (VR) as a means of treating people with common phobias, such as fear of heights. The VR therapy is being offered by the company Virtual Reality Therapy and Research Ltd in partnership with the University of Surrey. The Associated Press. Research shows VR can be an effective alternative to traditional exposure therapy, and some people – especially children – prefer it. Experts predict that VR therapy will soon be available for people with mild phobias to treat themselves at home via the internet.
Therapists are increasingly offering virtual reality (VR) as a means of treating people with common phobias, such as fear of heights. The VR therapy is being offered by the company Virtual Reality Therapy and Research Ltd in partnership with the University of Surrey. Research shows VR can be an effective alternative to traditional exposure therapy, and some people – especially children – prefer it. Experts predict that VR therapy will soon be available for people with mild phobias to treat themselves at home via the internet.