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Common PC Video Games Used To Treat Phobias

Posted by michael on from the fear-of-railguns dept.

NoData writes "Treating phobias with exposure therapy--gradually putting patients in fear-inducing situations, is a well-established method, even using virtual means, like VR simulators. However, now CNN is reporting on research that shows off-the-shelf PC video games can effectively treat phobias as well. Games like "Half-Life" were used to treat arachnophobia, and "Unreal Tournament" to treat acrophobia and claustrophobia."

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  1. Excellent by ergo98 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Now I have to get to work on the recently released Halo for the PC fighting my ringworld phobia. I may get over the vehicle with mounted heavy weaponry phobia simultaneously.