Friday, December 06, 2002

Virtual Reality and Panic Disorder

The Virtual Reality Medical Center in San Diego, CA offers virtual reality simulations to clients suffering from phobias. In the safety of a medical office, the client can experience and work through their fears. Therapists expose clients to increasing levels of anxiety-provoking stimuli until a satisfactory tolerance is developed. VRMC offers programs for individuals with fear of heights, driving, and public speaking, among others.

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