Does virtual reality help people hearing voices?

Hi all, this video discusses how AVATAR virtual reality can be used for voice hearers (those with psychosis). I talk about recent research of its effectiveness, as well as the specific psychological mechanisms it may target. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe if you do :)
Website: avamason.com
Collab/proof reading: [e-mail]
0:00 General intro
00:39 Definitions
01:59 AVATAR introduction
02:30 Pilot study (counselling vs AVATAR)
04:20 Therapeutic targets
09:40 Submissive/controlling behaviours
11:42 2021 research- what is happening now?
13:20 Summary
References
Craig, Tom KJ, et al. "AVATAR therapy for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with psychosis: a single-blind, randomised controlled trial." The Lancet Psychiatry 5.1 (2018): 31-40.
Ward, Thomas, et al. "AVATAR therapy for distressing voices: a comprehensive account of therapeutic targets." Schizophrenia bulletin 46.5 (2020): 1038-1044
O’Brien, Conan, et al. "Relating behaviours and therapeutic actions during AVATAR therapy dialogue: An observational study." British Journal of Clinical Psychology (2021).
Garety, Philippa, et al. "Optimising AVATAR therapy for people who hear distressing voices: study protocol for the AVATAR2 multi-centre randomised controlled trial." Trials 22.1 (2021): 1-17.
O'Brien, C. F. Observed Relating Behaviours between Voice Hearers and Their Persecutory Voice during AVATAR Therapy Dialogue. Diss. UCL (University College London), 2017

[@johncarmack1174]

Awesome vid, great info, thanks very much 🙏

[@AvaMason1]

My pleasure!

[@bellezavudd]

Thanks for the info. 👍
At the same time your cadence and tone is often so monotonous its challenging to listen and parce out relevant info.
Sounds similiar to a computer generated voice.

[@AvaMason1]

Sorry to hear that- definitely don't want to sound like a robot! Thanks for the comment, charisma is key you are right x

[@bellezavudd]

@@AvaMason1
So glad you understood that wasn't an insult.
I figured someone as capable as yourself could handle honest input.
Good luck with all you do. ☺

[@gideonnahurira340]

God bless you in full

[@lakhbinderjitsingh7795]

I didn't record Voices but did record pictures snapshots proofs of religions of 🌏 can anyone diagnose it my question ❓

[@rourkerothenburg323]

I would love to have you on my channel for a short discussion

[@AvaMason1]

Hi there! Unfortunately I am quite busy right now, but will get back to you if I ever have more time :) thanks for the comment!