Although treatment of fears through virtual reality technology is a relatively novel idea, numerous research studies have already demonstrated its effectiveness.

 

           Anderson, P., Rothbaum, B. O., & Hodges, L. F. (2000). Social phobia: Virtual reality exposure therapy for fear of public speaking. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

 

Anderson, P., Rothbaum, B. O., & Hodges, L. F. (in press). Virtual realityin the treatment of social anxiety: Two case reports. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.

 

            Botella, C., Banos, R. M., Perpina, C., Villa, H., Alcaniz, M., & Rey, A. (1998). Virtual reality treatment of claustrophobia: A case report. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 36(2), 239-246.

 

            Carlin, A. S., Hoffman, H. G., & Weghorst, S. (1997). Virtual reality and tactile augmentation in the treatment of spider phobia: A case report. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 35(2), 153-158.

 

Gershon, J., Anderson, P., Graap,K., Zimand, E., Hodges, L., & Rothbaum, B. (2002). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, 1, 76-81.

 

            Hoffman, H. (1998). Virtual reality: A new tool for interdisciplinary psychology research. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 1(1), 195-200.

 

            Kahan, M., Tanzer, J., Darvin, D., & Borer, F. (2000). Virtual reality-assisted cognitive-behavioral treatment for fear of flying: Acute treatment and follow-up. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 3(3), 387-392.

 

            North, M. M., North, S. M., & Coble, J. R. (1997). Virtual reality therapy for fear of flying. American Journal of Psychiatry, 154(1), 130.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., & Hodges, L. (1999). The use of virtual reality exposure in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Behavior Modification, 23(4), 507-525.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Alarcon, R., Ready, D., Shahar, F., Graap, K., Pair, J., Hebert, P., Gotz, D., Wills, B., & Baltzell, D. (1999a). Virtual reality exposure therapy for PTSD Vietnam veterans: A case study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 12(2), 263-271.

 

Rothbaum, B.O., Hodges, L., Anderson, P.L., Price, L. & Smith, S. (2002). 12-Month Follow-Up of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for the Fear of Flying. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70, 428-432.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., & Kooper, R. (1997). Virtual reality exposure therapy. Journal of Psychotherapy Practice & Research, 6(3), 219-226.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Kooper, R., Opdyke, D., Williford, J. S., & North, M. (1995a). Effectiveness of computer-generated (Virtual Reality) graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia. American Journal of Psychiatry, 152(4), 626-628.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Kooper, R., Opdyke, D., Williford, J. S., & North, M. (1995b). Virtual reality graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia: A case report. Behavior Therapy, 26, 547-554.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Ready, D., Graap, K., & Alarcon, R. D. (2001). Virtual reality exposure therapy for Vietnam veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 70, 428-432.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., & Smith, S. (1999b). Virtual reality exposure therapy abbreviated treatment manual: Fear of flying application. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 6(3), 234-244.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Smith, S., Lee, J. H., & Price, L. (2000). A controlled study of virtual reality exposure therapy for the fear of flying. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68(6), 1020-1026.

 

            Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L., Watson, B. A., Kessler, G. D., & Opdyke, D. (1996). Virtual reality exposure therapy in the treatment of fear of flying: A case report. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 34(5-6), 477-481.

 

            Smith, S. G., Rothbaum, B. O., & Hodges, L. (1999). Treatment of fear of flying using virtual reality exposure therapy: A single case study. The Behavior Therapist, 154-158.

Zimand, E., Anderson, P., Gershon, G., Graap, K., Hodges, L. & Rothbaum, B. (in press). Virtual Reality Therapy: Innovative Treatment for Anxiety Disorders. Primary Psychiatry.

 

 

 

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