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War Games Help Vets Cope With PTSD

Psychologists say virtual reality allows vets to confront and overcome trauma

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 29, 2009 9:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – Using realistic war games to re-create the sights, sounds, and even smells of combat is helping veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder in several clinical trials. Games like Virtual Iraq—modeled on Full Spectrum Warrior—help psychologists bring patients back to traumatic events and break down...   Read full story »

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