The current literature supports the therapeutic effectiveness of virtual reality exposure therapy and non-invasive brain stimulation as stand-alone approaches for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and related syndromes. However, studies exploring the combined use of such therapeutic approaches are extremely limited. In this chapter, we provide a complete review of research exploring the effect of combining these two types of treatment in PTSD and related syndromes. We also provide a brief discussion about the main limitations and future directions of this emerging research field which has a relevant potential in boosting the treatment of these mental disorders.

Combining Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy with Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Syndromes: A Perspective

Vicario C. M.;Lucifora C.;Martino G.;Falzone A. M.;Grasso G.;Nitsche M. A.
2023-01-01

Abstract

The current literature supports the therapeutic effectiveness of virtual reality exposure therapy and non-invasive brain stimulation as stand-alone approaches for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and related syndromes. However, studies exploring the combined use of such therapeutic approaches are extremely limited. In this chapter, we provide a complete review of research exploring the effect of combining these two types of treatment in PTSD and related syndromes. We also provide a brief discussion about the main limitations and future directions of this emerging research field which has a relevant potential in boosting the treatment of these mental disorders.
2023
978-1-0716-3217-8
978-1-0716-3218-5
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