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We're recruiting for our clinical trial!
We're really excited to be working with the University of Otago on our first clinical trial testing the use of Virtual Reality to reduce...
Adam Hutchinson
May 25, 20211 min read


How to get through the Covid vaccine
As the vaccine rollout continues across the globe, there are a few things that can help you get through the injection process.

Liam Tracey
May 18, 20213 min read


Easing out of lockdown for the socially anxious
Are you feeling nervous about restrictions easing? Are you unsure of how you might manage the change? Liam has some tips to make it easier.

Liam Tracey
May 10, 20213 min read


Introducing oVRcome's 'Needle Distraction' app
We've been hearing a lot lately about the anxiety people have been feeling around the vaccine. Research shows that between 20%-30% of...
Adam Hutchinson
May 6, 20211 min read


What not to say to someone with anxiety
There are things which just shouldn't be said, especially to someone with anxiety. Here are some to avoid.

Liam Tracey
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Busting the myths around phobias
There is so much information out there, it can be hard to know what is true or not. Here are some of the classic myths put to bed.

Liam Tracey
Apr 22, 20213 min read


The worst feelings
The feelings of guilt and shame are intrinsically linked to social anxiety, and they really are the worst. Here's why.

Liam Tracey
Apr 13, 20213 min read


Virtual Reality and Social Anxiety
Did you know modern technology is proving it has a place in supporting those with mental health disorders, including social anxiety?

Liam Tracey
Apr 5, 20213 min read


One year on
Since the beginning of lockdown, Covid has had an impact on us all. What about those with anxiety?

Liam Tracey
Mar 26, 20213 min read


Social Anxiety - up 'til now
From research, to definition, to treatment options, social anxiety has come a long way. Liam takes a look at the history of the condition.

Liam Tracey
Mar 19, 20213 min read


Social media - like / love / anxiety
The rapid rise of social media platforms has been incredible! But is it all good news? Liam takes a look at its effect on social anxiety.

Liam Tracey
Feb 23, 20214 min read


Why do we fear public speaking?
Understanding what is at the root can help us to overcome a phobia. This couldn’t be more true for glossophobia.

Liam Tracey
Feb 15, 20214 min read


Podcast: Interview with researcher Holly Smith
In our second ever episode oVRcome's founder Adam talks with PhD student Holly Smith about her academic studies around video modelling...
Adam Hutchinson
Feb 11, 20211 min read


The impact of glossophobia
The unfair reality that fearing public speaking has a greater impact that needs to be discussed.

Liam Tracey
Feb 8, 20213 min read


How to manage social anxiety
With greater awareness of the condition, there are new ways in which to work through social anxiety.

Liam Tracey
Feb 2, 20213 min read


The vaccine rollout
2021 may forever live in the memory as the year of vaccine rollouts. But what about those myths flying around and those with needle phobia?

Liam Tracey
Jan 25, 20213 min read


The benefits of H2O
It's true, a glass of plain old water can make the world of difference. Read on to find out how.

Liam Tracey
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Health anxiety in a Covid culture
It’s finally here, and enjoying the summer is top of the agenda. But how do we manoeuvre health anxiety in a Covid culture?

Liam Tracey
Jan 17, 20213 min read


A new kind of resolution
It is a new year and we are back. Did you make any resolutions? Liam has a different take on them.

Liam Tracey
Jan 14, 20213 min read


New Zealand and the Covid Vaccine
After the UK’s bold move to go first, what is the plan for New Zealand’s vaccine approach?

Liam Tracey
Dec 5, 20203 min read
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