Immersion therapy for PTSD

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subwoofa
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Immersion therapy for PTSD

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A great article about immersion therapy for veterans of the Iraq war who suffer from PTSD:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008 ... table=true

They use an HMD system for viewing a virtual world complete with hand-held props and even simulated smells. It is controlled by a therapist to help the soldier deal with his or her traumatic memories.
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