A Virtual Clinic to Treat the Stresses of War


	A Virtual Clinic to Treat the Stresses of War

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10-26-2009 10:34 AM

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10-26-2009 4:41 PM

debbyski

The real world actually can be affected by being in the virtual world,” Ms. Morie said.

It will be interesting to see if it is beneficial.

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