Therapists use Virtual Reality for Veterans 198
ahoehn writes "NPR is reporting that researchers from the University of Southern California along with the Office of Naval Research are simulating combat situations which cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for theraputic purposes. Their immersive virtual reality technique seems to consist of the game Full Spectrum Warrior, headphones, and a set of VR goggles. From the article: 'The object is to help veterans come to terms with what they've experienced in places like Iraq and Afghanistan by immersing vets in the sights and sounds of those theaters of battle.'
One can only assume that soon someone be reforming carjackers by letting them play the GTA."
Re:Isn't this a little backwards? (Score:3, Informative)
http://www.forterrainc.com/ [forterrainc.com]
Re:Over their, (Score:1, Informative)
There: A place, not here.
They're: A contraction, meaning "They Are".
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Re:That Dirty Open Secret (Score:3, Informative)
What you are saying is not really a secret:
However, the above link goes on to contradict the assertion that PTSD affects only killers, nor is it limited to soldiers. Have a look, it's interesting stuff.