The 平特五不中 Psychotherapy Process Research Group has merged with the 平特五不中 Health Psychology Research Group, and is now the聽Science and Practice in Psychology (SAPP) research group.
The MPPRG is part of the Canadian Cyberpsychology and Anxiety Virtual Lab (CCA Virtual Lab) Network, a truly unique infrastructure in the scientific community. Eighteen sites including 27 Canadian leaders in the field of anxiety disorders are part of this network devoted to the study of virtual reality (VR) and telehealth (videoconference units) in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Virtual reality is a powerful tool for the study and treatment of anxiety disorders because it allows for the creation of anxiety inducing situations. Due to the illusion of 鈥渂eing there鈥� in the virtual environment, these situations can be used for assessment purposes, for experimental manipulations and for treatment.
The MPPRG conducts research on the use of virtual reality for the treatment of anxiety disorders. This research is conducted in collaboration with . In exchange for their participation in this research, clients receive a discount on the cost of the treatment. Projects that may accept new research participants involve . Not all treatments are always open to clients who wish to participate in this program of research. Please contact martin.drapeau [at] mcgill.ca (Dr. Drapeau) or info [at] medipsy.ca (Medipsy Psychological Services) to know if there is currently a project that you could participate in.
For clinical services or psychotherapy involving virtual reality, please visit in the Gatineau area or in the Montreal area.