https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220714091118.htm

The trial, led by Associate Professor Cameron Lacey, from the Department of Psychological Medicine, studied phobia patients using a headset and a smartphone app treatment programme -- a combination of Virtual Reality (VR) 360-degree video exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Participants downloaded a fully self-guided smartphone app called "oVRcome," developed by Christchurch tech entrepreneur Adam Hutchinson, aimed at treating patients with phobia and anxiety.