Does virtual reality help people hearing voices?

Hi all, this video discusses how AVATAR virtual reality can be used for voice hearers (those with psychosis). I talk about recent research of its effectiveness, as well as the specific psychological mechanisms it may target. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe if you do :)

Website: avamason.com
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0:00 General intro
00:39 Definitions
01:59 AVATAR introduction
02:30 Pilot study (counselling vs AVATAR)
04:20 Therapeutic targets
09:40 Submissive/controlling behaviours
11:42 2021 research- what is happening now?
13:20 Summary

References

Craig, Tom KJ, et al. "AVATAR therapy for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with psychosis: a single-blind, randomised controlled trial." The Lancet Psychiatry 5.1 (2018): 31-40.

Ward, Thomas, et al. "AVATAR therapy for distressing voices: a comprehensive account of therapeutic targets." Schizophrenia bulletin 46.5 (2020): 1038-1044

O’Brien, Conan, et al. "Relating behaviours and therapeutic actions during AVATAR therapy dialogue: An observational study." British Journal of Clinical Psychology (2021).

Garety, Philippa, et al. "Optimising AVATAR therapy for people who hear distressing voices: study protocol for the AVATAR2 multi-centre randomised controlled trial." Trials 22.1 (2021): 1-17.

O'Brien, C. F. Observed Relating Behaviours between Voice Hearers and Their Persecutory Voice during AVATAR Therapy Dialogue. Diss. UCL (University College London), 2017