Definition:
Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) is a type of exposure therapy that has increasingly been used to treat a variety of anxiety disorders, including specific phobias and PTSD.
In VRET, an individual is immersed in a computer-generated virtual environment, either through the use of a head-mounted display device or entry into a computer-automated room where images are present all around. This environment can be programmed to help the person directly confront feared situations or locations that may not be safe to encounter in real life.
