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A New Therapy for a New Generation

For soldiers who grew up gaming, virtual therapy may be an easier experience than sitting on a therapist's couch. Albert "Skip" Rizzo, PhD., is a research scientist who helped develop Virtual Iraq and is at the forefront of exploring virtual reality for mental health treatment.

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Albert "Skip" Rizzo, PhD., a research scientist who helped develop Virtual Iraq, tells how...
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Getting on Board with VR
Virtual violence doesn't necessarily lead to real life violence, according to Albert "Skip...
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Violent Games
Our correspondent Douglas Rushkoff puts on the helmet and picks up the controller.
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Doug's Visit to Virtual Iraq

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posted February 2, 2010