The therapy involves guided sessions where patients converse with an animated digital representation of their distressing voice, which can effectively reduce auditory hallucinations.
According to the research, this avatar therapy is the first intervention that specifically reduces the frequency of hearing voices, significantly improving patients' daily lives.
Philippa Garety, study lead author, emphasized the urgency in addressing the frequency of voices, highlighting that fewer or absent voices can greatly enhance quality of life.
Participant Nick described a dramatic reduction in the number of abusive voices he experienced after therapy, stating it empowered him to regain control over his life.
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