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Mobile-based free VR tool is helping people beat speech anxiety
- A free VR training program from the University of Cambridge is helping individuals conquer speech anxiety and public speaking fears.
- Accessible through smartphones and a mounting kit, the VR platform offers expert-curated course materials globally.
- The VR training is designed for dual compatibility with iPhones and Android devices, ensuring a consistent experience for users.
- The program mimics exposure therapy, gradually exposing users to different speaking scenarios to build resilience and confidence.
- Dr. Chris MacDonald's VR training has shown a 100% success rate in aiding individuals with speech and public speaking anxiety.
- The VR scenarios range from empty rooms to crowded stadium settings, providing varied exposure levels to help users overcome fears.
- Participants reported improved well-being, enhanced adaptability, increased confidence, and better anxiety management after using the VR platform.
- Dr. MacDonald aims to expand the VR program and collaborate with organizations to offer targeted treatments, especially for specific groups like children who stutter.
- The VR training platform has conducted over 50,000 remote sessions and numerous in-person events, demonstrating its efficacy and reach.
- The ultimate goal of the VR training material is to address speech anxiety as a mental health issue and to unlock individuals' full potential.
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