Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18-30 and studying in higher education; * experiencing a significant level of public speaking anxiety (60+ on PSAS); * able to use a computer and have access to the internet for the duration of the study; * able to understand, write and speak in Lithuanian; * available to participate in one or three in-person intervention sessions and can devote the time to participate in a 4-week online program following the intervention sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of seizures or a history of epilepsy; * other significant medical conditions that would prevent them from participating in the program; * high levels of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 rating of 15 and above and mentions of suicidal ideation) or other significant psychiatric conditions that would interfere with participation in the program; * a tendency to have extreme seasickness reactions or a history of adverse physical reactions to virtual reality experiences or difficulty with or lack of stereoscopic vision; * current involvement in other psychological interventions such as psychological counseling or psychotherapy; * use of psychoactive drugs, unless stable for three months; * current participation in other programs aimed at reducing public speaking anxiety.