Work is being carried out in Aberdeen on a virtual treatment for those suffering with phobias. The hope is that sufferers will overcome their fears through cyberspace in the comfort of their own home. The treatment will work similar to computer games and will mean that a therapist is able to monitor several patients at one time.

A fear of flying is just one example of a fear that could be helped online. For more information click here.

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