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The potential of virtual reality-based therapy for serious mental disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

In June this year, it was announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted UK-based OxfordVR a breakthrough device designation for its gameChangeVR treatment to deliver immersive cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to people suffering from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. million people in the UK and 2.7

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Why There's No Such Thing as a 'Safe' Drug?

Contrarian Sales Techniques

During my pharmacology class, I learned that there are no safe drugs, only safe patients. It also underscores the need for patients to communicate openly with their healthcare providers about any health concerns or issues they may have. This includes potential side effects or adverse reactions to medications.

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Digital Self-Neuromodulation Therapy for PTSD: Interview with Oded Kraft, CEO of GrayMatters Health

Medgadget

These treatments at times come with a long list of side effects, leaving many patients in search of an effective long-term solution. For some patients with PTSD, psychotherapy may not be an effective option, they may find talking about their traumatic experience stress inducing, untherapeutic or ineffective.