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Schools are using VR headsets to relieve student stress and fix attention issues

Digital Trends·Rachit Agarwal·28 days ago
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Home Computing News Schools have found a surprisingly fun fix for student anxiety, and it only takes seven minutes. Phase Space Secondary schools in the London borough of Sutton are using VR headsets to help students manage exam stress, ADHD , and difficult home lives. The headsets are made by tech firm Phase Space, and the schools are running the pilot alongside the local NHS mental health trust. As reported by the Guardian , the seven-minute VR program gives students a quick mental reset, either during a scheduled slot or when they need to step away from class because anxiety has taken over.  According to Zillah Watson, the program’s co-creator and visiting professor at University College London, nine out of 10 participants have shown improvement, leading to a decrease in stress and anxiety.  Does seven minutes in VR actually makes a difference? Watson, who is also the former head of VR at the BBC, designed the program specifically for overwhelmed and anxious students.…

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