Confronting the Mind: Avatar Therapy for Psychosis

This chapter discusses avatar therapy, an innovative treatment approach that allows individuals with psychosis to interact with customizable avatars representing the voices they hear. It highlights how patients design their avatars, engage with them in therapy, and challenge negative beliefs to improve their self-esteem. The chapter also reviews groundbreaking trial results, revealing the potential effectiveness of this approach in alleviating distressing auditory hallucinations.