virtual reality and psychological treatments

Virtual reality is also used for neurological treatments. Psychologists are using Virtual Reality to cure phobias by gradually exposing patients to feared things or situations in a controlled, VR environment. The allows people to develop psychological control and surmount their fears. The destructive effects of chronic pain can be limited by periodic immersion in virtual reality. The virtual reality experience brings relief by taking the patient's mind off the pain. CMU SCS OZ Project also has further VR information.

Virtual reality can address neurological conditions. Virtual reality can help patients with brain damage to once again be able to work on things by retraining damaged areas of the brain or by learning to develop new areas. For people with long-term sensory impairment, Virtual Reality (VR) can help as well. For instance, vision-impaired people can prepare for a setting environment by training on a virtual model of that setting featuring auditory and kinesthetic cues. The site on Virtual Tours Cincinnati, Ohio deals with these concepts as well.

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