Virtual reality could unlock better treatment for psychosis — a use case that's gaining traction globally

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In May 2022, Daniel Freeman, a psychology professor at Oxford University, published the results of a landmark clinical trial. For years, Freeman had been developing and fine-tuning the use of gameChange, virtual-reality cognitive-therapy software. Guided by a virtual coach, users walk through a series of everyday scenarios, from getting on a bus to stepping into a coffee shop, rating their fear levels at every stage.