In psychology, exposure therapy is a form of treatment used to treat anxiety by safely and slowly exposing individuals to their stressors. The goal is to reduce the perceived fear through safe exposure. Virtual Reality devices like Oculus headsets provide therapists a way to curate experiences for their patients in a safe environment and has been proven an effective way to help struggling individuals manage their anxiety.

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