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17 Therapeutic VR Applications

From Animalistic Sensory Experiences to VR Addiction Treatments

— October 22, 2015 — Tech
Various therapeutic VR applications that see the cutting edge technology incorporated into programs targeted at mental health issues such as PTSD, depression and anxiety.

Relaxation-focused virtual reality programs have the ability to transport an individual to a tranquil space that inspires feelings of well-being, calmness and inner peace, helping to stabilize them in the moment. This application is particularly affective given that controlling positive sensations can be difficult for those managing a mental illness concern.

Additionally, an addiction treatment powered by virtual technology takes patients through a series of three realities. During the second reality that is designed to encourage alcohol cravings, patients drink a vomit-tasting beverage. The patient then encounters the third reality, in which a series of negative scenarios are played out aimed at repositioning alcohol as the root of unpleasant feelings.
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Virtual Exposure Therapy
Virtual Exposure Therapy
The River Company Psious Treatment Uses Tech to Tackle Disorders
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VR Addiction Treatments
VR Addiction Treatments
A Study Suggests Virtual Reality Has Applications in the Recovery Process
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Migraine-Tracking Apps
Migraine-Tracking Apps
The 'doloTrack' App Tracks Your Migraines to Better Understand Patterns
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VR Physical Therapies
VR Physical Therapies
'VRPhysio' Makes Rehabilitation Accessible Through Virtual Therapy
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Augmented Reality Coloring Books
Augmented Reality Coloring Books
Disney's New App Will Make a Child's Artwork 3D
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Galactic Virtual Therapy
Galactic Virtual Therapy
NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane
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Pain-Distracting Games
Pain-Distracting Games
This Game for Burn Victims is an Example of Virtual Reality in Health
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Virtual Reality Drug Treatments
Virtual Reality Drug Treatments
The University of Houston is Using VR to Help Drug Users
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Animalistic Sensory Experiences
Animalistic Sensory Experiences
Marshmallow Laser Feast Provides a Heightened VR Forest Experience
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Dream-Controlling Masks
Dream-Controlling Masks
'The Napz' Mind Control Mask Helps You Master Your Dreams
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Predictive Health Mirrors
Predictive Health Mirrors
This Mirror Shows Users What They Will Look Like Over Time
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Virtual Reality Swing Sets
Virtual Reality Swing Sets
The Swing Virtual Reality Program is Used While Riding a Swing Set
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Theme Park Simulators
Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
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Augmented Reality Contact Lenses
Augmented Reality Contact Lenses
Magic Leap Patented a Design for VR Smart Contact Lenses
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Virtual Reality Hospitals
Virtual Reality Hospitals
The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality Airlines
Virtual Reality Airlines
Qantas and Samsung Collaborate to Offer Virtual Reality in the Air
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Skin Health Apps
Skin Health Apps
ModiFace's New Apple Watch Skin Care App Uses Skin Scanners and Real-Time Cameras
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