Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans Virtual reality could be used to help military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have struggled with mainstream treatment.

It involves patients walking on a treadmill in front of a screen which projects images depicting the type of trauma experienced.

A two-year trial found some patients could see almost a 40% improvement in their symptoms. BBC News

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