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==Special Precautions of Virtual Reality Therapy==
 
==Special Precautions of Virtual Reality Therapy==
 
==Health Benefits and uses of Virtual Reality Therapy are==
 
==Health Benefits and uses of Virtual Reality Therapy are==
It is now one of the primary treatments for PTSD.[3] New technology also allows for the treatment of addictions and other conditions including those caused by lesions.(Lamson, ext. ref. 2, pp108–111)
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* It is now one of the primary treatments for [[Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)]].
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* New technology also allows for the treatment of addictions and other conditions including those caused by lesions.
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== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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Revision as of 10:35, 10 May 2014

Virtual reality therapy (VRT), also known as virtual reality immersion therapy (VRIT), Simulation for Therapy(SFT), virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET),[1] and as Computerized CBT (CCBT), is a method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to treat patients with anxiety disorders and phobias where it has proven very effective.[2][3]

Special Precautions of Virtual Reality Therapy

Health Benefits and uses of Virtual Reality Therapy are

  • It is now one of the primary treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • New technology also allows for the treatment of addictions and other conditions including those caused by lesions.

References