An automated virtual reality therapy for treating severe agoraphobic avoidance has been sanctioned for NHS use in England. The recommendation was made pending more evidence being collected about the ...
Virtual Reality Graded Exposure Therapy (VRGET) is an effective treatment of specific phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. As technology costs continue to decrease and ...
Cecil Jackson, who has agoraphobia, says his life has completely changed after undergoing therapy and speaking about his struggles publicly with CBS News. But although he and his family celebrate his ...
Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated environment with scenes and objects that people can explore while wearing a headset or viewing a screen. This creates an immersive experience that can trigger ...
Referring to the marketplace in ancient Greece, or “agora,” agoraphobia often involves the fear of public places. Each time a person with agoraphobia quickly escapes a situation to avoid physical ...
A novel virtual reality (VR) intervention significantly reduces agoraphobia in patients with psychosis, new research suggests. The cognitive-behavioral therapy–based treatment was particularly ...
Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...