The virtues of virtual reality in exposure therapy.

Gega, Lina · Br J Psychiatry · 2017

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Virtual reality can be more effective and less burdensome than real-life exposure. Optimal virtual reality delivery should incorporate <i>in situ</i> direct dialogues with a therapist, discourage safety behaviours, allow for a mismatch between virtual and real exposure tasks, and encourage self-directed real-life practice between and beyond virtual reality sessions.

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