The Aid of Virtual Reality

With the advancement in technology treatment for soldiers has help soldiers dramatically. The development in the private sector is also being applied to help service members. The military is taking advantage of the video game division by using virtual reality “games” to aid Soldiers with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder when returning “home.”

 To get a jumpstart to begin building the program the game Full Spectrum Warrior was used. As time progresses updated versions are added based on feedback from actual Soldiers, both in Iraq and at Fort Lewis, along with patients, and clinician. The patient can be placed in the environment, time of day, weather, and sounds. As they progress the more details and personal the situation gets. The therapist and therapeutic process of exposure therapy really help soldiers with assistance from the program.