VR counseling for public speaking anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) counseling can help university students who feel anxious about public speaking. If you're a student at the University of Calabria and have moderate anxiety, you may be able to join and try VR sessions to reduce your nerves.
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Who can take part
- You must be a current student at the University of Calabria.
- You need to have asked for psychological help at the university's counseling service (UPCS).
- You must speak Italian fluently.
- Your anxiety levels should be moderate, based on two short questionnaires about how anxious you feel and how nervous public speaking makes you.
- You cannot join if you have a serious mental health condition like psychosis, severe drug or alcohol problems, or thoughts of hurting yourself.
- You cannot use a VR headset if you have a major sensory or physical disability that makes it unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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