People with psychosis who are scared of leaving home helped by VR virtual ‘visits’ to step outside

A virtual reality program has helped people with psychosis who feel unable to leave their house to “step outside.”

The gameChange VR, which has been designed by people who have a lived experience of psychosis, is a simulation of everyday activities and interactions. It is a form of psychological therapy.

Users put on the headset and they are able to practise being in situations such as going to a shop or a cafe.

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