Rollercoasters, Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy and Agoraphobia are somehow interrelated in this episode. I have to say the real world is far more interesting that what can be conjured up virtually but it does have potential as a treatment option.
I forgot mention in in the show but if you would like to see what a therapeutic game looks like you could check out Itsy, you have to play and meet challenges with a virtual spider.
LA Weekly Russell Simmons Yoga Studio Article
Virtually Better website
MedLine Plus pages on the condition https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000956.htm and https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000923.htm
Chase Bank Slate Anxiety Phobia Commercial
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Software and Possibilities for Use
Oculus game called Itsy
Psychology Today article on Agoraphobia
Anxiety Coach blog post on Agoraphobia, specifically on the problems with avoidance
I forgot mention in in the show but if you would like to see what a therapeutic game looks like you could check out Itsy, you have to play and meet challenges with a virtual spider.
- If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Resources Mentioned:
NIH information sheet on stress reduction.LA Weekly Russell Simmons Yoga Studio Article
Virtually Better website
MedLine Plus pages on the condition https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000956.htm and https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000923.htm
Chase Bank Slate Anxiety Phobia Commercial
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Software and Possibilities for Use
Oculus game called Itsy
Psychology Today article on Agoraphobia
Anxiety Coach blog post on Agoraphobia, specifically on the problems with avoidance
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