Talking back to animated digital representation of a distressing voice can cut the frequency it is heard
Digital characters – avatars – could help people with psychosis hear voices less often and reduce the distress caused, research suggests.
The therapy involves a series of guided sessions during which patients are able to have a conversation with an animated digital representation of their distressing voice.
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