Virtual Reality Therapy or Simulation For Therapy is a new method to treat the patient with psychological disorders like anxiety and depression. A simulated situation which generated controlled audio visual stimuli or artificial environment which triggers behavioral changes in the patient which helps in diagnosis and treatment. It is accepted as one of the primary therapy for the post-traumatic stress disorder. In this short demonstrative video article application of virtual therapy in the treatment of anxiety is explained.
The method uses specialized computer programs with visual immersion device which create an artificial environment to simulate the situation for the patient. Typical environmental conditions like extreme height, public speaking, flying, closed space which creates fear in the patients are mostly simulated. The psychological symptoms of all these phobias are dependent…
