# VR used to treat anxiety in adults with disabilities

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/vr-used-to-treat-anxiety-in-adults-with-disabilities/
- Published: 2023-01-25T10:00:27-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: The Evenness VR sensory room has sight, sound and touch experiences, including a virtual reality piano. Image credit: Devika. Article by Rich Haridy. New Atlas – January 22, 2023. Source: Western Sydney University. A first-of-its-kind study has found adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities may experience improvements to symptoms of anxiety and depression after using specially designed virtual reality sensory rooms. Sensory rooms have been utilized for decades to help manage distress, behavior and emotional regulation in subjects with […] Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com