PRESS RELEASE: BSU Athletes Get Their Wings: VR Mitigates Fear of Flying

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 […]

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