Virtual avatars reduce self-criticism

Name: Virtual avatars reduce self-criticism
Uploaded: 2014-11-19T14:46:22.000Z
Duration: 2 min 45 s
Description: Claudia Hammond takes part in an experiment that uses avatars to reduce self-criticism

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Virtual reality avatars can be used to reduce self-criticism, an important factor in mental health problems like depression. Claudia Hammond met Dr Caroline Falconer and took part in her virtual reality experiment at University College London.

Health

19 November 2014