A VR app called Innerworld enables users to access peer-led mental health support as anonymous avatars.
However, Rothbaum added, “I do think [VR] could be useful for self-help, but the programs that have been tested haven’t been developed for that.”
documented the case of a Vietnam war veteran treated with VR therapy who experienced a 34% decrease in clinician-rated PTSD.Rizzo said he sees the potential of Innerworld — as long as the app continues to make clear that it is not clinician-run. Martinez said he and other users he's met on Innerworld felt they weren’t getting the empathy they needed in the real world.
A startup called BehaVR, meanwhile, launched its app, called First Resort, last week. The VR app guides users through “chapters” on skills that would be taught in CBT sessions.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Life for Old(er) Books: How Reprints at New Houses Find a Wider AudienceFrom themelissablair's ABrokenBlade to scarlettstclai1's ATouchofDarkness and more, several popular recent releases got their start as self-published works. alanajoli digs into how these titles find new and bigger audiences at traditional houses.
Read more »
Illinois reports 2,711 new COVID cases, 9 new deathsIllinois reported 2,711 new COVID cases and 9 new deaths Wednesday. Chicago's top doc is urging residents to get the flu shot and COVID booster now.
Read more »
New immigrants experience first Thanksgiving in New York CityMany of the newest New Yorkers celebrated Thanksgiving, or as some call it, San Giving, in Washington Heights.
Read more »
New Stable Diffusion 2.0 improves jaw-dropping capability for generating AI imagesThe new AI art software brings 'brand new possibilities for creative applications.'
Read more »
Christmas Tree Lightings in New York 2022 – New York FamilyNothing rings in the holiday season like a Christmas tree lighting! Check out these tree lightings around New York and kick off the holiday season the right way with your family. Psst… Check out Holiday Road Trips for NYC Families! Christmas Tree and Holiday Tree Lightings 2022 Manhattan Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant... Read More
Read more »