Use of tethered virtual reality headsets in exposure therapy for agoraphobia and social phobia

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source Title

CEUR Workshop Proceedings

Volume

1891

First Page

20

Last Page

24

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Abstract

People with social phobia are characterized by a fear of being scrutinized, while people with agoraphobia have a fear of situations where escape may be difficult such as being in a crowded area. One way to support them is with the use of virtual reality technologies. Virtual reality (VR) allows people to easily step into and immerse themselves in a completely different environment, simulated by a computer. The ability that VR has to transport a person into a different place and interact with the virtual environment gives it potential as a tool for phobia treatment. In this paper, we explore the use of VR as a platform for people with agoraphobia and social phobia to practice social interactions towards the goal of overcoming their fear.

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Disciplines

Electrical and Computer Engineering | Engineering | Mental and Social Health

Keywords

Virtual reality—Health aspects; Agoraphobia; Social phobia

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