Hospitals test VR headsets to ease patient stress and anxiety

Hospitals in England are testing virtual‑reality headsets to help patients cope with stress, long waits, and pre‑procedure anxiety. The immersive experiences allow patients to mentally escape the hospital environment, with studies showing VR can significantly reduce stress and even lessen the perception of pain. Clinicians say the technology helps calm patients and gives them a sense of comfort during difficult moments. Subscribe to the CBS News Texas YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSTexas Watch CBS News Texas 24/7: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News Texas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnewstexas/ Like CBS News Texas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewsTexas Follow CBS News Texas on X: https://x.com/CBSNewsTexas Try Paramount+ free: https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]