# Virtual Exposure Therapy The River Company Psious Treatment Uses Tech to Tackle Disorders By Jordy E | Published 2015-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-company-psious References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2015/03/virtual-reality-wont-just-amuse-will-heal-millions/) & [psious](http://psious.com/) The River Company Psious exposure therapy treatment system is applying virtual reality to the [treatment of anxiety disorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-support), phobias and post traumatic stress disorder. By simulating environments avoided by those with arachnophobia, claustrophobia and public speaking for instance, the developers hope to help users face fears head on. Overcoming limits is central to the Psious mandate. Working directly with therapists and patients by way of the [virtual reality tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-therapy-services), the "science-based solution" promises to improve therapeutic outcomes. Psious can be used as a [mobile app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy) or a patient management platform. The application of interactive 3D environments to the healthcare sector here contributes to a growing virtual reality field that is moving far beyond consumer amusement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Therapy:** Using virtual reality to simulate environments and help individuals overcome anxiety disorders, phobias, and PTSD. - **Mobile Therapy Apps:** Developing therapy apps that can be easily accessed on mobile devices for convenient treatment. - **Healthcare Virtual Reality:** Exploring the application of interactive 3D environments in the healthcare sector for therapeutic purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Mental Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing virtual reality therapy solutions to improve treatment outcomes for anxiety disorders, phobias, and PTSD. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating user-friendly mobile therapy apps that can revolutionize the way individuals receive treatment for mental health conditions. - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating virtual reality technologies into healthcare settings to enhance therapeutic interventions and improve patient outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phobia-Fighting VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovrcome.md) - [VR-Powered Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [Metaverse Therapy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomiexr.md) - [All Ages Therapeutic VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bahia.md) - [Back Pain-Focused VR Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr.md) - [Immersive Mental Health Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-mental-health.md) - [VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments.md)