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Virtual Reality Transforms PTSD Therapy for Veterans

2/4/2026

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  • The Long Island State Veterans Home uses virtual reality from Mynd Immersive to help residents combat PTSD.
  • Chris Brickler, CEO of Mynd Immersive, developed the program inspired by his grandfather's dementia.
  • The program offers experiences such as the Great Barrier Reef and returning to Vietnam.
  • The initiative has expanded to 75 veterans' homes across the United States.
  • Deputy Executive Director Jonathan Spier says it enhances interactions and experiences for veterans.