Our sense of smell is deeply linked to our emotions, due to the connections between the tissue structures that identify odors and the parts of the brain that govern our memories and feelings. But what if those smells are linked to traumatic memories? Researchers are finding success using a combination of artificial scents and virtual reality to treat people with severe cases of trauma. WSJ’s Danny Lewis examines how new innovations could make this therapy more accessible.

Further reading: 

High-Tech Smell Sensors Aim to Sniff Out Disease, Explosives—and Even Moods - WSJ 

The Metaverse’s Effects on Mental Health: Trivial or Troubling? - WSJ 

The New Halloween Scare: ‘Oh, My God, That Smell Was Gross.’ - WSJ 

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