Patients with schizophrenia are building custom avatars that represent the voice inside their heads. The avatar is controlled by a therapist, and - rather than being hostile and rude - gets nicer over time. Many patients stopped hearing voices altogether after the therapy.

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Patients with schizophrenia are building custom avatars that represent the voice inside their heads. The avatar is controlled by a therapist, and - rather than being hostile and rude - gets nicer over time. Many patients stopped hearing voices altogether after the therapy.