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NY Times: On the Therapist’s Couch, a Jolt of Virtual Reality

NY Times: On the Therapist's Couch, a Jolt of Virtual Reality

"The red curtain opens to reveal an intimidating auditorium. A bored audience stares back at you. One person in the crowd seems to be falling asleep; another coughs loudly and stretches his neck. You notice that your palms are sweaty. Your stomach is fluttering. You wonder whether you will pass out.
But this is no ordinary panic attack: it is a virtual scene that was created to help people overcome anxiety about public speaking."

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