Can VR treat mental disorders?

Reporter: Lu Sirui

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The Virtual Reality technology is no longer within the realm of gaming. Its application in medical fields, for example, the treatment for depression is on the horizon. Our reporter Lu Sirui recently visited a ceremony marking the launch of the Zhongguancun VR Industrial Park in Beijing. She found that several researchers and entrepreneurs are taking the chance for closer cooperation with the medical field. 

Take a listen to the report on Horizons, a daily show produced by CRI.