A Software and Virtual Reality startup that develops anxiety and phobia management solutions for individuals, professionals and organizations. We are collaborating with universities, research facilities, mental health professionals and individuals around the world to develop the most versatile research and treatment tool to date.
PsyTech is a Software and Psychological R&D startup that develops anxiety and phobia management tools for individuals, professionals and organizations. PsyTech utilizes state of the art technology -such as Virtual Reality, Motion Capture and Biofeedback Sensors- to develop low-cost and effective products. Our flagship product is Phobos, an Anxiety Management Virtual Reality Platform. Phobos is a software Virtual Reality application currently being developed to research and treat common phobias and anxiety disorders. Anxiety is one of the most frequent mental health problems, affecting 18-25% of the population. Studies have proved that virtual reality therapy can be as effective as in-vivo exposure (being exposed to real heights, for instance). Phobos is a 3D platform for Virtual Reality based treatments and research; initially, for conditions such as:
Acrophobia (fear of heights): affects 10% of women/men
Arachnophobia, Ornithophobia and other creature related phobias
Aerophobia (fear of flying)
Claustrophobia
Agoraphobia, Panic Attacks and some forms of chronic and acute anxiety symptoms during certain situations: crowded/open spaces, public transportation. What's different about Phobos:
Phobos has been conceived to support Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for the treatment of common specific phobias and anxiety disorders. Virtual Reality based treatments are equally or more effective than traditional in-vivo exposure (exposing the person to the real stimuli) and Imaginary Exposure (thinking about the anxiety generating situation) because:
- The person doesn't have to be exposed to the real stressor (which is usually a barrier to enter treatment)
- Costs are an order of magnitude lower (think in vivo therapy for fear of flying)
- The person doesn't have to imagine the situation, she/he is inside it
- The environment and conditions can be structured and tailored to each person
Phobos is a perfect match when used in conjunction with Biofeedback technologies and techniques. The software is designed with average users in mind -no need for a next generation PC/MAC to run AMVR-. A mid-range personal computer should be able to run the software appropriately.
