Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and ‘treat’ them

  • Written by: Leila Jameel, Trial Co-ordinator and Research Therapist, Swinburne University of Technology
Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and ‘treat’ themRawpixel/Shutterstock

Have you ever heard something that others cannot – such as your name being called? Hearing voices or other noises that aren’t there is very common. About 10% of people report experiencing auditory hallucinations at some point in their life.

The experience of hearing voices can be very different from person to...

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