University Athletes serve as an example of overcoming paralyzing phobias like flying. Boise, Idaho (July 18, 2024)—Virtual Reality (VR) is known for gaming systems but is also gaining traction as an effective psychological intervention, namely helping people overcome phobias. Imagine walking through an airport anticipating boarding a plane, feeling crippling fear- inducing sweating, shaking, and panic […]
VIRTUAL REALITY FOR PHOBIAS COMES TO TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
VIRTUAL REALITY is State-Of-The-Art There is a traditional way of treating phobias and then there is the VIRTUAL REALITY way of treating phobias. Immersion in the sensory world takes a leap forward in ways that traditional therapy cannot. This article describes where we have been and where we are headed with this important treatment of […]
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Using Virtual Reality to Treat Fear of Flying
Treating Fear of Flying through Virtual Reality Therapy The fear of flying, known as aviophobia, affects a significant portion of the population, limiting individuals in their personal and professional lives. Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) has emerged as a promising intervention to address this phobia by providing both a controlled & immersive environment for individuals […]