Improving virtual reality exposure therapy with open access and overexposure: a single 30-minute session of overexposure therapy reduces public speaking anxiety
Chris Macdonald
Abstract:Public speaking anxiety is a prevalent issue with significant negative impacts. While virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment, it currently has significant limitations. This study outlines the design process of a new VR platform that seeks to make virtual reality exposure therapy more effective and more accessible. To increase accessibility, the platform is open access and accessible via multiple devices and operating systems. To increase efficacy, the concept of overexposure therapy was dev… Show more
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