by ICT Admin | Jan 13, 2021 | News
Virtual reality has already been assisting treatments for mental illnesses, such as phobias, anxiety, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Digital apps are already widely being used by the NHS to support patient’s mental health and with the cost of...
by ICT Admin | Dec 21, 2020 | News
From the Abby’s acrophobia in The Last of Us Part II, to the claustrophobic feeling of cramming yourself into a locker during Alien: Isolation, games are great at replicating the physical sensation of fear. But phobias can be a huge barrier of entry for...
by ICT Admin | Dec 3, 2020 | News
What impact has working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had on our health? In a new study, researchers from USC have found that working from home has negatively impacted our physical health and mental health, increased work expectations and...
by ICT Admin | Nov 13, 2020 | News
New research shows Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has increased since the pandemic. The ITeam found a virtual reality treatment that puts veterans in some of the worst moments of their lives to help them move forward. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on...
by ICT Admin | Nov 10, 2020 | News
There are approximately 20 million veterans in the United States. Over a third of them have reported at least one bout of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And this year, military suicides are up by 20%. Can virtual reality (VR) help our vets overcome...
