hill blood dress We spoke with veterans who are benefiting from new technology in their recovery from PTSD.
Maj. Tonya Oxendine, a retired sergeant who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, is one of the thousands of veterans already using VR to treat PTSD, as VR technology gains traction across the country.
The 58-year-old credits VR as a major part of her recovery. Her technology allowed her to return to Afghanistan and deal with her memories in a new light through a treatment called prolonged exposure.
the idea long term exposure This is about reliving a troubling memory. VR can transport veterans back to the inside of a Humvee in Iraq or the jungles of Vietnam, unlocking memories in ways never before possible.
The veteran can then be reported and hired. cognitive therapyLearn how to process memories in new and hopefully better ways in a safe and controlled environment. The goal is to change the way you feel about your memories, instead of always feeling afraid and avoiding them.
According to the Veterans Administration, as many as 15 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans experience PTSD at some point in their lives. This figure corresponds to 21% during the Gulf War and 10% during the Vietnam War.about 7% of all veterans You will experience PTSD.
Dallas location mind immersive is one of the companies working on VR for veterans. Mynd says he has 500 headsets in about 100 long-term veteran care facilities and the largest private VR network for veterans in the country, if not the world.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is partnering with Mynd and said in a statement to The Hill that the relationship will allow staff and veterans to collaborate in “designing and developing solutions” for treating PTSD.
“Veterans and VA staff are the end users of technology, so it’s important to involve them. Understanding and addressing issues from their perspective can have a transformative impact.” the agency said.
