# Therapy & Support Groups Virtual reality (VR) therapy has a long history in mental-health treatment. Initially used for exposure therapy in war veterans with PTSD, recent advancements have enabled group therapy and support groups in immersive VR environments. VR therapy also improves pain management, relaxation, mindfulness, and social skills. VR provides a unique opportunity for reflection and personal growth. By quickly changing environments, individuals can separate from their daily surroundings and explore new spaces. This is particularly beneficial for those unable to travel or access nature, allowing them to learn coping mechanisms in novel settings. With remote 3D socialization and anonymity, VR offers transformative mental health experiences. Foretell Reality is a powerful tool for global support groups. It provides anonymity and connection, allowing people to connect and build networks of support from anywhere in the world. A Yale study on VR support groups for cancer patients using Foretell Reality saw a significant increase in participation to 73% and fostered resilience and community. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.foretellreality.com/use-cases/therapy-and-support-groups.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.