In this pilot episode, you’ll hear from cutting-edge clinicians, scientists, researchers, and game designers pioneering the immersive benefits of virtual reality (VR) to alleviate many human ailments, including chronic pain, trauma, depression, and anxiety. The voices you hear represent pioneers and experts in medical and mental-health applications using virtual reality protocols. In this episode:

episode references

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