Using Virtual Reality and Other Computer Technologies to Implement Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Youth

Abstract

This chapter discusses using virtual reality and other computer technologies to implement cognitive-behavior therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth. This chapter will present various new information technologies used in CBT of anxiety disorders with children, adolescents, and adults, beginning with those requiring more direct professional involvement with equipment or expertise in computer technologies (VR) and ending with more self-directed computer involvement (Internet), (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)(create)