Immersion therapy for PTSD
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:42 pm
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.
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.