VR technology to treat hoarding disorder

Hoarding disorder is a type of psychological disorder in which the patient tends to hoard unnecessary and excessive objects in the home.

A man with hoarding disorder in his cluttered apartment. Photo: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

In a study recently published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, scientists at Stanford University have discovered the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to help people with hoarding disorder evaluate their possessions and boldly clean their homes.

Accordingly, people diagnosed with hoarding disorder, equipped with a virtual reality headset and a handheld controller, will have the opportunity to view panoramic views of their home and possessions created with 3D simulation photos, then virtually practice sorting and gradually eliminating items.

The results are promising, says Carolyn Rodriguez, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. After 16 weeks of participating in the experience, 78% of participants confirmed that VR therapy helped them let go of things, be more aggressive in getting rid of things, and start cleaning their living space when they step out into the real world.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/cong-nghe-vr-tri-chung-roi-loan-tich-tru-post720116.html