Researchers develop virtual reality system to treat severe weather anxiety, phobias
Using technology originally intended for the video game market, researchers are creating a three-dimensional virtual simulation to help people prepare for and react to severe weather. Dr. Laura Myers, Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Public Safety, is one of the lead researchers involved in the project.
“[The virtual reality system] gives [people] the safety and security to experience situations that may assist with things like PTSD,” she said.
Myers and Traylor both emphasized the educational potential a project like this has. “The best way to learn something that we’re going to put into action is to learn those skills in the environment where we need to use them,” said Traylor.
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